2005
Diplomates with 10-year time limited certificates dated 1999, 2002, and 2005 will receive ABNS MOC applications. After applications have been returned to the ABNS, diplomates will receive user names, passwords and instructions.
March 31, 2007
The first cognitive examination will be given for diplomates certified in 1999.
Dec. 31, 2008
End of the first 3-year cycle for diplomates certified in 1999, 2002, and 2005.
Summer 2009
New certificates will be issued to diplomates certified in 1999 who have successfully completed their initial MOC plan.
Jan. 1, 2010
Diplomates certified in 1999 begin their second 10-year cycle for MOC.
Reprinted with the permission of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, www.abns.org