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UCNS Update 


Recent news and announcements relating to neurologic subspecialty accreditation and certification

March 30, 2023

Announcing New Neuroimaging Diplomates

The UCNS is pleased to announce the names of the physicians who passed the 2023 UCNS Neuroimaging Certification Examination.  


Demonstrating their expert knowledge in Neuroimaging, four physicians passed the subspecialty’s UCNS certification examination and now hold the distinction of being UCNS diplomates. There are currently 165 physician Diplomates certified in Neuroimaging. The next Neuroimaging certification exam will take place in 2025.

Applications Available for Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology Certification Examination


The online application period is currently open for the 2023 UCNS Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology Certification Examination. The examination will take place the week of October 30 - November 3, 2023. The early application deadline is May 1. An extended deadline until May 15, is available with an additional $500 application fee.


The Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology certification examination eligibility criteria and examination content outline are available at www.ucns.org..

Neurologic Subspecialty Updates Available


Find out the most recent UCNS accreditation and certification status and trends for UCNS-accredited fellowship training programs and UCNS certification for nine neurologic subspecialties in the 2022 UCNS Neurologic Subspecialty Updates.


As of year-end 2022, the UCNS has 3,134 certified diplomates and 234 accredited training programs in nine neurologic subspecialty areas including Autonomic Disorders, Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, Geriatric Neurology, Headache Medicine, Interventional Neurology, Neurocritical Care, Neuroimaging, and Neuro-oncology.

Neuro-oncology Certification Examination Application Deadline Extended


The application deadline for the 2023 UCNS Neuro-oncology Certification Examination has been extended to April 30, 2023. The examination will take place the week of October 16 - 20, 2023. Early application deadline is April 1. The extended deadline is April 30, which is available with an additional $500 application fee.

Important Dates & Deadlines


April 23-26: UCNS exhibits at 2023 AAN Annual Meeting in Boston, MA

April 30: Neuro-oncology Certification Examination extended application deadline ($500 fee applies)

May 1: Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology Certification Examination early application deadline

May 15: Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology Certification Exam extended application deadline ($500 fee applies)

June 1: Neurocritical Care Certification Examination early application deadline

June 15: Neurocritical Care Certification Examination extended application deadline ($500 fee applies)

July 31: Accreditation applications due for fellowship training programs (fall review cycle)

July 31: Journal article submission deadline for 2024 C-cert reading list consideration

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