Applications open for four UCNS subspecialty certification examinations
February 2, 2026
The (UCNS) is an independent nonprofit established by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and four other leading neurology organizations. As the accrediting and certifying body for emerging neurological subspecialties, the UCNS provides a means of formal recognition and improved training standards for subspecialties.
The UCNS is now accepting applications for certification in four subspecialties. All initial examinations have 200 multiple-choice questions and are administered through in-person testing centers or online with virtual live proctoring.
Interventional Neurology
This four-hour examination will take place the week of September 21–25, 2026. The schedule is:
- Application deadline: March 1, 2026
- Extended application deadline ($500 fee applies): March 15, 2026
- Applicant determination notification and exam scheduling instructions emailed to applicants: Week of April 27, 2026
- Examination registration: May 4, 2026–September 4, 2026
for more information on eligibility and to apply.
Headache Medicine
This four-hour examination will take place the week of October 19–23, 2026. The schedule is:
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Extended application deadline ($500 fee applies): April 15, 2026
- Applicant determination notification and exam scheduling instructions emailed to applicants: Week of May 25, 2026
- Examination registration: June 1, 2026–October 2, 2026
for more information on eligibility and to apply.
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry
This four-hour examination will take place the week of November 16–20, 2026. The schedule is:
- Application deadline: May 1, 2026
- Extended application deadline ($500 fee applies): May 15, 2026
- Applicant determination notification and exam scheduling instructions emailed to applicants: Week of June 22, 2026
- Examination registration: July 1, 2026–October 30, 2026
for more information on eligibility and to apply.
Neonatal Neurocritical Care
This five-hour examination will take place the week of November 2–6, 2026. The schedule is:
- Application deadline: May 1, 2026
- Extended application deadline ($500 fee applies): May 15, 2026
- Applicant determination notification and exam scheduling instructions emailed to applicants: Week of June 22, 2026
- Examination registration: July 1, 2026–October 19, 2026
for more information on eligibility and to apply.