ABPN
Neuromuscular Medicine
Deadlines, Fees and Content for Initial Certification in Neuromuscular Medicine
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Past Deadline - Neuromuscular Medicine Certification October 2026 Exam dates
Choice of Dates October 19 - 23, 2026 Application Available December 18, 2025 Application Deadline April 21, 2026 Late Application Deadline April 28, 2026 Deadline for Requesting an Application for ADA or Nursing Mother Testing Accommodations May 21, 2026 ABPN Fees ABPN Fee Schedule Applicant should contact Board if they have not received notification by: May 21, 2026 Scheduling Instructions Emailed August 6, 2026 Pearson Vue Registration Opens August 13, 2026 Content Specifications Neuromuscular Medicine Certification Content Specifications Format and Scoring Neuromuscular Medicine Certification Format and Scoring Next Choice of Dates 2028
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*Application deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. CT.
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR), in concurrence with the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), established a joint Committee on Certification in the Subspecialty of Neuromuscular Medicine on December 2, 2005. This was done to officially establish the field of neuromuscular medicine as a definite area of subspecialization in neurology and to provide a means of identifying properly trained and experienced physicians in neuromuscular medicine. The first examination was administered in 2008.
The actual mechanics of certification of qualified candidates have been delegated by the Board to the committee, which operates under the supervision of and in accordance with the policies of the Board.
The examination will be administered to candidates from the ABPN and ABPMR at the same time in the same testing centers. Participation in the certification program is voluntary. Certification is not required of practitioners in this field, and the certificate does not confer privilege to practice.
Currently, there is no limit on the number of times an applicant may apply to take the initial certification in the subspecialty of neuromuscular medicine examination. For Board eligibility requirements, please visit: Board Eligibility (abpn.org).
Specific Training Requirements
Applicants for certification in neuromuscular medicine must be certified by the Board in neurology or neurology with special qualification in child neurology by December 31 prior to the examination administration. All applicants, other than those initially approved during the practice pathway period (2008-2012), are required to submit documentation of successful completion of one year of ACGME-accredited fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine that did not begin before the time general residency training in neurology or child neurology, including time spent in combined training programs, was completed. Training or exposure to neuromuscular medicine given to neurology or child neurology residents as part of the basic neurology or child neurology curriculum does not count toward the one year of training. All training requirements must be met no later than July 31 of the year of the examination.
The required one year of subspecialty training in neuromuscular medicine must be completed in a continuous block of not less than one-half time. Credit is not given for blocks of training lasting less than one year except under special circumstances that must be approved by the ABPN Credentials Committee. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide detailed documentation from the respective training directors, including exact dates (month/day/year to month/day/year) outlining training content, duties, and responsibilities. Each case is considered on an individual basis and documentation must be submitted to the Board prior to the start of training for special consideration.
Currently, ABPN does not accept training from international programs.