About United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)

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Exam Date(s): February 6-10, 2023
Early Bird Deadline: Monday, August 1, 2022
Deadline for Exam Registration: Wednesday, August 31, 2022

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In 2001, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) developed a Commission on Subspecialty Certification comprised of five major neurology organizations: 

  • American Academy of Neurology

  • American Neurological Association

  • Association of University Professors of Neurology

  • Child Neurology Society

  • Professors of Child Neurology

The five parent organizations had a common interest of supporting and nurturing neurologic subspecialties and proposed to establish the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS). In 2003, the UCNS was incorporated as a separate nonprofit organization with the mission of accrediting neurologic subspecialty training programs and certifying competence of physicians with the goal of enhancing the quality of training for physicians and enhancing quality health care for patients.

Certification
Physicians who pass a UCNS-certification examination have demonstrated their expertise in their subspecialty area and a commitment to providing quality patient care. Certification examinations are developed by a committee of physician experts identified by the subspecialty’s sponsoring organization(s). UCNS certification does not expire when annual continuous certification requirements are met.

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Certified UCNS Diplomates

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