Announcing New UCNS Diplomates for Two Neurologic Subspecialties

UCNS is pleased to announce the names of the physicians who recently passed a UCNS neurologic subspecialty certification examination. The 2023 UCNS Neuro-oncology Certification Examination was administered the week of October 16-20 and the Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology certification examination took place the week of October 30 to November 3.

Congratulations to the 52 physicians who passed their respective certification examination, demonstrating their expert knowledge in their subspecialty. These physicians now hold the distinction of being UCNS Diplomates.

• New UCNS-Certified Neuro-oncology Diplomates
• New UCNS-Certified Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology Diplomates

Physicians in the United States and Canada who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for any of the eight neurologic subspecialty certification examinations offered by the UCNS. A complete list of all UCNS diplomates and UCNS-accredited fellowship training programs can be found in the online Diplomate Directory and Fellowship Directory at www.ucns.org.

Interventional Neurology Certification Application Period Open

The online application period is now open for the 2024 UCNS Interventional Neurology Certification Examination.

• Early application deadline: March 1, 2024
• Extended application deadline ($500 fee applies): March 15, 2024
• Examination week: September 16-20, 2024

For detailed eligibility requirements and the examination content outlines, visit www.ucns.org/certification.

Comment Period Open for Proposed Change to UCNS Certification General Eligibility Requirements

The UCNS invites comments from UCNS subspecialty sponsoring and parent organizations and the neurology community on proposed changes to the UCNS Certification Eligibility Requirements relating to the application pathway for internationally trained faculty at UCNS-accredited training programs.

The Certification General Eligibility Requirements are the requirements that apply to all UCNS subspecialties. Any proposed changes to the General Eligibility Requirements require a 30-day comment period. The comment period is open through January 19, 2024.

Podcast Poll Results

In the November UCNS Update, we included a poll asking, " Do you listen to podcasts related to your medical specialty?" The response was low with only 35 respondents. Let's increase that response rate! Use the hyperlink to the November UCNS Update, scroll to the bottom of the page, and with one quick click you can indicate your yes or no answer in the poll. Your feedback is valuable and we will report the results in January.

Important Dates & Deadlines

December 22, 2023: UCNS Diplomate extended deadline for completing C-cert requirements

December 23-January 1: UCNS office closed for Christmas/New Year holiday

January 1, 2024: Application period opens for UCNS Headache Medicine Certification Exam

January 19, 2024: Deadline for comments on proposed changes to UCNS Certification

General Eligibility Requirements

January 31, 2024: Fellowship program accreditation applications due for spring review cycle

February 1, 2024: Application period opens for UCNS Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Certification Exam

February 1, 2024: Application period opens for UCNS Neonatal Neurocritical Care Certification Exam