FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON February 03, 2006

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, Headache Medicine certification exam applications due April 15

St. Paul, Minn. -

The United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) is offering subspecialty certification examinations for Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry (BN & NP) and Headache Medicine in September 2006. The deadline to apply for either exam is April 15, 2006. The fee for application and examination is $1,200. The computer-based, multiple-choice exam will have 200 questions and will last four hours. Candidates will have the option of choosing a day (BN&NP: September 18–22; Headache Medicine: September 25–29) and submit their preferred location for the exam. For exam requirements, the application, and other information, visit www.ucns.org/certification. Questions about the exam or certifications application should be directed to Thomas S. Getchius at 651-695-2813 or tgetchius@ucns.org.

The UCNS is designed to recognize added competence and to assist subspecialties that have matured to the point where accreditation of training programs and certification of graduates is appropriate, yet these subspecialties are not able to seek, or have not grown sufficiently for, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification. For more information, visit www.ucns.org.