Announcing New UCNS Diplomates for Two Neurologic Subspecialties

UCNS is pleased to announce the names of the physicians who passed the recent Headache Medicine and Neonatal Neurocritical Care certification examinations.

Congratulations to the 170 physicians who passed their respective certification examination, demonstrating their expert knowledge in their subspecialty. These physicians now hold the distinction of being UCNS Diplomates.

• New UCNS-Certified Headache Medicine Diplomates
• New UCNS-Certified Neonatal Neurocritical Care Diplomates

Physicians in the United States and Canada who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for any of the nine neurologic subspecialty certification examinations offered by the UCNS. A complete list of all UCNS diplomates and UCNS-accredited fellowship training programs can be found in the online Diplomate Directory  and Fellowship Directory at www.ucns.org.

UCNS to Offer Certification Application Discount for Fellows of UCNS-Accredited Programs

Beginning January 1, 2025, fellow graduates of UCNS-accredited training programs will be eligible for a $250 discount on UCNS certification examination application fees. The discount is automatically applied during the online application process for fellow applicants who are eligible to apply for a UCNS subspecialty certification examination under the UCNS-Accredited Fellowship Training application pathway.

According to UCNS Board Chair, Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores, “The UCNS Board of Directors recognizes that following completion of a fellowship, fellows are getting established in careers and certification application fees at that time may be a financial hardship. By offering a discount on the certification application fee, there is an added incentive for fellows of UCNS-accredited programs to pursue certification following completion of their fellowship. The reduced certification application fee provides a benefit for graduating fellows of UCNS-accredited programs and an added value for the programs in their fellow recruitment efforts.” More details are available at www.ucns.org/news.

UCNS Diplomates Count Down to Year-End Deadline

C-cert Deadline: December 31, 2024

UCNS diplomates have until the December 31st deadline to complete and meet the annual continuous certification (C-cert) requirements to maintain their subspecialty certification and ensure a certification status of "meeting requirements" beginning in 2025.

Diplomates who have questions relating to C-cert requirements may go to C-cert FAQs, Certification Website Help, or contact Bryan Hagerla, C-cert Manager, at bhagerla@ucns.org or (612) 928-6326.

Important Dates & Deadlines

December 25-31: UCNS office closed for winter break

December 31: Diplomate deadline for completion of all 2024 UCNS C-cert activities

January 1: UCNS office closed for New Years Day

January 1: Application period opens for UCNS Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology Certification Exam

January 31: UCNS fellowship accreditation applications due for spring review cycle.

February 1: Application period opens for UCNS Neuro-oncology Certification Exam

February 1: Application period opens for UCNS Neurocritical Care Certification Exam