Setting the highest certification standards for psychiatrists and neurologists since 1934

Become Certified

  • General Requirements Learn the requirements needed to sit for an initial certification exam
  • Information About Initial Certification Exams Review background information before applying for a certification exam
  • Taking a Specialty Exam Review dates and specific requirements for taking an initial certification specialty exam
  • Taking a Subspecialty Certification Examination Review dates and specific requirements for taking an initial certification subspecialty exam
  • Academic Pathway The Academic Pathway to ABPN certification in primary specialties is intended for psychiatrists and neurologists who do not meet standard ABPN eligibility criteria but have demonstrated accomplishments and further future potential as academic faculty members. Qualification through the Academic Pathway renders physicians eligible to apply for an ABPN primary specialty certification examination.
  • Recognition of Focused Practice (RFP) in CNS Endovascular Surgery A new CNS endovascular surgery RFP exam is being offered through the American Board of Neurosurgery for eligible ABPN-certified neurologists and child neurologists.
  • Your ABPN Physician Portal Use your account to manage contact information, apply and pay for exams, view certification results and more.

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.

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Phone 847.229.6500

Fax 847.229.6600