AAN RITE
The AAN Residency In-service Training Exam (RITE) is a self- assessment tool designed to gauge knowledge of neurology and neuroscience, identify areas for potential growth, and provide references and discussions for each.
The RITE is not designed to be a certifying or qualifying examination, and its use in that manner is vigorously discouraged by the AAN.
Note: To report a misuse of RITE scores, please contact Mary Cress at mcress@aan.com or (651) 695-2754.
Exam Features:
- A carefully weighted, in-depth examination featuring questions in each of the following areas of neurology and neuroscience:
- Anatomy
- Behavioral/Psychiatry
- Clinical adult
- Clinical pediatrics
- Contemporary Issues
- Neuroimaging
- Pathology
- Pharmacology/chemistry
- Physiology
- Graphics that include:
- CT scans
- MR images
- EEG's
- Full color pathologic representations
- A review by a committee of recognized experts to ensure:
- Content clarity
- Question relevance
- Topical balance
- A scanning and scoring process conducted by a professional data systems company to ensure the highest quality data collection with an accuracy rate in excess of 99.9 percent
- A downloadable Discussion and Reference Manual accessible to all examinees beginning March 6, 2007, identifying:
- Discussions of answer options and rationale for correct responses of all questions
- References for further information
RITE Content
Questions on the 2009 RITE were distributed according to the following blueprint: RITE Blueprint for 2009.
2010 Exam Dates: February 26, 27, and 28, 2010
RITE dates are scheduled by local test centers. The exam is given in two sessions during the same day. Each session lasts three and a half hours. Registration for residents should be made by the program director or residency coordinator on the program registration roster.
Score Results
Scores Results for the 2009 RITE were due to Program Directors by May 4, 2009.
The rescore request deadline was May 18, 2009. If you have questions, please contact Lori Strachota, Registration Services Senior Administrator, at lstrachota@aan.com or (651) 695-2706.
Discounts
Discounts are available to AAN members. Submit an AAN membership application and dues for the 2009 membership year on or before December 31, 2008, to take advantage of reduced RITE fees.
Registration Deadline
The deadline for registering for the RITE is December 31, 2008.
Onsite Registration
There will be no onsite registration of examinees. All examinees must register and pay in advance to sit for the RITE. Walk-ons are not allowed to sit for the exam.
Discussion and Reference Manual
A downloadable Discussion and Reference Manual is available online to RITE examinees for one year following the current exam. If you took the 2009 RITE, access the Discussion and Reference Manual.
If you are a Program Director and would like to access the Discussion and Reference Manual, contact Mary Cress at mcress@aan.com or (651) 695-2754.