Specialist Certification: Neurology

In 1982 the APTA House of Delegates approved board certification in the area of neurology. The first neurology specialist certification examination was administered in 1987. As of June 2013, ABPTS has certified 1,260 neurologic specialists.

Application

The 2015 examination application process to open in April 2014.

• Information Booklet (.pdf)

  Before completing the application process, please read the entire general information and minimum eligibility sections of the information booklet.

Eligibility

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements (.pdf)

Status

• Check Your Application Status

Governance

• Specialty Council

Resources

• Descriptions of Specialty Practice
• Examination Outline: Neurology
• Examination Preparation Materials
• Examination Tutorial
• What Activities Constitute Direct Patient Care?
• Presentation: Enhancing Professional Development Through Certification (.ppt)