Accreditation Available for Neonatal Neurocritical Care Fellowship Programs

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UCNS Update

Recent news and announcements relating to neurologic subspecialty accreditation and certification

May 10, 2023

Neonatal Neurocritical Care Fellowship Programs May Now Apply for UCNS Accreditation

The UCNS is pleased to announce the availability of accreditation for Neonatal Neurocritical Care (NNCC) fellowship training programs. Accreditation is a voluntary process of program evaluation and peer review based on UCNS accreditation standards. Programs attaining UCNS accreditation status offer the core curriculum established by the subspecialty and show commitment to continuous program improvement that meets the established NNCC program requirements. Fellows who complete a UCNS-accredited program meet the training eligibility requirements to apply for certification in the subspecialty. Additional information available at www.ucns.org/news or contact Amanda Carpenter, Senior Manager Accreditation at acarpenter@ucns.org.

Preview and Comment on Proposed Neonatal Neurocritical Care Certification Requirements

The proposed UCNS Neonatal Neurocritical Care (NNCC) certification examination content outline and the subspecialty-specific certification eligibility requirements are now available for review and comment. Comments will be accepted online until June 5, 2023. The inaugural NNCC certification examination will take place in November 2024.

Submissions Accepted Now for 2024 Continuous Certification Reading Lists

What are the new developments in neurologic subspecialty fields of medicine? What are the recent "must-read" articles or practice guidelines for physicians who practice in the subspecialty? Subspecialists are encouraged to suggest suitable Journal articles and guidelines for the annual C-cert activity in the following neurologic subspecialties:

Autonomic Disorders
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry
Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology
Headache Medicine
Interventional Neurology
Neurocritical Care
Neuroimaging
Neuro-oncology

After viewing the C-cert reading list submission criteria, you may submit your article suggestions here. Journal articles and practice guidelines submitted by July 31, 2023, will be considered during the selection process for inclusion in the C-cert annual reading lists that will be released in early 2024.

Important Dates & Deadlines

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

May 29: UCNS Office closed for Memorial Day

May 31: C-cert early payment discounted rate deadline for UCNS diplomates

June 1: Neurocritical Care Certification Examination early application deadline

June 5: Neonatal Neurocritical Care certification examination comment period 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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