American Board Examination in Physicians Neurosurgery

American Board Examination in Physicians Neurosurgery

The American Board Examination in Neurosurgery is a rigorous and highly specialized assessment that evaluates a physician’s surgical knowledge, technical skills, and clinical judgment in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves, ensuring excellence in neurosurgical care.

Physicians Neurosurgery

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Exam Code: NEU5311
• Number of Questions: 150
• Passing Score: 70%

Exam Coverage:

• Neurovascular Surgery.
• Neuro-oncology.
• Pediatric Neurosurgery.
• Spine Surgery.
• Functional Neurosurgery.
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery.
• General Neurosurgical Principles.
• Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology.
• Neuropathology / Neuroradiology / Neurology.
• Patient Safety.
• Professionalism and Medical Ethics.

Recommended References:

1. Youman’s Neurological Surgery, 7th Edition – Latest.
2. Schmidek and Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques, 6th Edition.
3. Handbook of Neurosurgery– Mark Greenberg, 8th Edition.
4. Neuropathology: A Reference Text of CNS Pathology– David Ellison & Seth, 3rd Edition.
5. Barr’s The Human Nervous System– John Kiernan, 10th Edition.
6. Rhoton’s Cranial Anatomy and Surgical Approaches– Albert Rhoton, One Edition.
7. WHO Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System– International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Latest Edition (2016).
8. Professionalism and Ethics: Handbook for Residents – Practical Guide
   By Prof. James Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule – SCFHS, Latest Edition.
9. Essentials of Patient Safety– SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.