ABNS board certification reflects a neurosurgeon's dedication to the highest standards of expertise, professionalism, and lifelong learning. It signifies that a neurosurgeon has completed rigorous training and assessments, ensuring they possess the knowledge and skills necessary for high-quality patient care.
Supporting Your Certification Reinstatement
We understand that the pathway to certification or existing certification may lapse for various reasons. The ABNS is committed to assisting neurosurgeons through the reinstatement process by providing guidance and resources to help meet the necessary requirements.
Important Representation Guidelines
Neurosurgeons with lapsed certification may not present themselves to patients, hospitals, healthcare facilities, employers, medical societies, associations, payors, or the public as:
If you need to reinstate your pathway to certification or lapsed certification, we encourage you to contact the ABNS to explore available pathways. The process begins with:
For more details or assistance, please reach out to our team--we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Neurosurgeons seeking reinstatement within two years after certification lapse must:
Case Review by ABNS
Based on the case logs, the ABNS may:
Once this reinstatement process is initiated and approved by the ABNS, the ABNS will inform the former Diplomate when they may refer to themselves as “Tracking Toward Certification” or “Board Eligible.”
Neurosurgeons seeking reinstatement more than two years after certification lapse must:
Individuals in this category may not represent themselves as “Board Eligible,” “Tracking Toward Certification,” “In the Certification Process,” or use similar terminology. They are not considered to be in the certification process until they have met all requirements and the ABNS has provided notification that the individual has been awarded certification.
Neurosurgeons who have not yet been certified and who seek reinstatement to Board Eligibility must:
Neurosurgeons who have lost their medical license, credentials, or have professionalism-related concerns will undergo review by the ABNS Credentials Committee. Based on the committee's evaluation, they may be assigned individualized requirements for reentry into the certification process.
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