Enfolded fellowships recognized in PGY-7
The ABNS has recognized enfolded fellowships during the PGY-7 year, after completion of the chief residency year during PGY-6, since July 2021. Fellowship is advanced clinical training in which subspecialty expertise is developed, based on the experiential platform of residency training, commencing as a PGY-1 resident through chief residency.
There are two exceptions:
The ABNS does not require fellowships (enfolded or otherwise) as a requirement for initial certification. A fellowship may be required for neurosurgeons to achieve an ABMS “Focused Practice Designation” in certain areas of neurological surgery.
To submit credit requests, please log into SMapply as an Applicant www.abns.smapply.org . Navigate to Programs (top right), browse the applications, and select the “Requesting Credit For Enfolded Fellowships” application. This can be completed by a Program Director or Program Admin/Coordinator.