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Medical education seminar

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Ensuring safety and serving the public since 1940

Medical professionals collaborating

From Residency to

Board Certification

Medical education seminar

Member Board of the American

Board of Medical Specialties

Medical board certification ceremony

Over 8000 Board Certified

Neurosurgeons

For the Public
Information for patients and the general public about board certification.
For Residents
Resources and information for medical residents preparing for certification.
For Candidates
Guidance for physicians applying for board certification.
For Board Certified Neurosurgeons
Continuing certification requirements and resources for certified physicians.

Our Mission

The broad aim of the American Board Of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the science of neurological surgery and thereby to serve the cause of public health.

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