UCNS Certification Testing
Coordinated through Measurement Research Associates, Inc.
The United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) is a non-profit professional medical organization sponsored by five parent organizations. Its primary mission is to provide for accreditation and certification with the goal of enhancing the quality of training for physicians in neurological subspecialties and the quality of patient care.
The UCNS is designed to recognize added competence and to assist subspecialties that have matured to the point where accreditation of training programs and certification of graduates is appropriate.
Neuro-Oncology Examination:
- Registration start date: 7 April, 2008
- Examination delivery window: 7-11 July, 2008
Headache Medicine Examination:
- Registration start date: 7 July, 2008
- Examination delivery window: 6-10 October, 2008
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Examination:
- Registration start date: 7 July, 2008
- Examination delivery window: 10-14 November, 2008
Neurocritical Care Examination:
- Registration start date: 15 September, 2008
- Examination delivery window: 8-12 December, 2008
Program Information
Computer-Based Testing
Obtain general information about computer-based testing and answers to frequently asked questions, as well as practice taking an exam using the computer-based test tutorial.
Scheduling
First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account. Please note that account creation may require up to 24 hours. You will be notified by email when your account is activated. Appointments may be made up to one business day in advance.
After you schedule your test, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.