ABPN ABPN 5

Question 1

Which ABPN subspecialty addresses disorders of nerves and muscles such as ALS and peripheral neuropathies?

Accepted Answer

Neuromuscular Medicine

Answer

Neuromuscular Medicine covers disorders of nerve and muscle.

Question 2

Brain Injury Medicine, an ABPN subspecialty, is open to diplomates from which primary boards among others?

Accepted Answer

Neurology and Psychiatry (and PM&R)

Answer

Brain Injury Medicine is offered to neurology, psychiatry, and physical medicine diplomates.

Question 3

Where can the public verify a physician's ABPN certification status?

Accepted Answer

The ABPN 'Verify a Physician' online tool

Answer

The ABPN provides an official online tool to verify certification status.

Question 4

Epilepsy is recognized by the ABPN as a subspecialty primarily under which primary certification?

Accepted Answer

Neurology

Answer

Epilepsy is a neurology subspecialty recognized by the ABPN.

Question 5

The 'Cognitive Expertise' component of continuing certification can be met by the ABCC pathway or by what alternative?

Accepted Answer

Passing the traditional proctored 10-year exam

Answer

Diplomates may satisfy cognitive expertise via ABCC articles or the proctored 10-year exam.

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Practice Test