Welcome to the ABNS Application System!

The primary purposes of the American Board of Neurological Surgery are to conduct examinations of candidates who voluntarily seek certification, and to issue Certificates to those who meet the requirements of the Board and satisfactorily complete its examinations. Certification by the ABNS is based on review and evaluation of the applicant's educational, training, and practice qualifications, as well as successful completion of written and oral examinations.

Also hosted are applications for the Recognition of Focused Practice (RFP) Neurocritical Care and CNS Endovascular Surgery credentials, as well as RFP exam registrations.

Additionally, ABNS Academic Pathway applications, nominations for membership to the American Academy of Neurological Surgery, and question submission forms are hosted here.

CAST applications are managed through this system as well. This includes applications for new program accreditation, annual reports, and Fellowship Program Director applications. 

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