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NeuroReady ®: Board Prep (Second Edition)
Course Description
The NeuroReady ®: Board Prep Edition is designed to help individuals prepare for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) initial certification exam. Materials for the course are based on the content outline used by the ABPN for the Board exam.

Learning Objectives
As a result of this course, the learner will be able to:
  • Identify areas of neurology that require more focused study and review in preparation for the ABPN initial certification examination.
  • Self-assess knowledge after completion of the educational program to further focus study and review.
  • Demonstrate improved competency and performance in basic science, clinical neurology, and psychiatry.

COURSE DESIGN
The course is designed in a convenient online format, allowing you to take it in your time, at your own pace. The course consists of the following three elements:
  • Syllabi on the 21 most heavily weighted categories from the ABPN content outline, including basic science, clinical neurology, and psychiatry
  • Slide presentations from content experts for an in-depth look at high yield topics of the ABPN board exam
  • 400 multiple-choice questions for self-assessment with feedback, suggestions for further reading and comparative peer performance results
To view a sample packet of a course syllabus and multiple-choice questions, please click here.
Date of Release
January 13, 2023
All content reviewed and updated on January 2, 2024.
Confidentiality of Data
All material © American Academy of Neurology unless otherwise indicated. All rights reserved. See complete Terms of Use.
CME: No CME or SA-CME is offered for this course
CORE COMPETENCIES
Medical Knowledge

SYLLABI CONTENT OUTLINE
  • Cranial Nerves and Central Nervous System Anatomy
  • Developmental Anatomy and Pathology
  • Neuromuscular Anatomy and Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System
  • Genetics, including neuromuscular, epilepsy, pediatric and movement disorders sections
  • Physiology, including neuromuscular physiology, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, epilepsy
  • Pharmacology, including general principles, pharmacotherapy and toxicity
  • Headache and pain disorders*
  • Infectious Disease*
  • Neuro-oncology and Paraneoplastic*
  • Epilepsy and Episodic Disorders*
  • Sleep Disorders*
  • Developmental and Congenital Disorders*
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Disorders*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders*
  • Spine and Brain Trauma*
  • Neuromuscular Disorders*
  • Toxic Metabolic and Nutritional Diseases*
  • Movement Disorders*
  • Demyelinating and Immunologic Disorders*
  • Neuro-ophthalmologic and Neuro-otologic Disorders*
  • Psychiatry, including mood and personality disorders, pediatric psychiatric diseases and pharmacology of antidepressants, antipsychotics and anxiolytics
*The clinical neurology content of this course was adapted from the AAN's NeuroReady: Continuing Certification Edition. Audio interviews for the 14 clinical topics are conducted by Dr. Ralph Jozefowicz and associated syllabus authors. For more information and a list of course faculty for the course, please review the NeuroReady: Continuing Certification Edition program page.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
A web browser including Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or greater or Chrome, Safari or Firefox is required. This course is mobile and tablet friendly.

Faculty & Disclosures
Amanda Piquet MD, Chair
Assistant Professor, Neurology and Associate Director Residency Training Program
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
*Dr. Piquet has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Genentech. The institution of Dr. Piquet has received research support from Rocky Mountain MS Center. Dr. Piquet has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.

Jamika Hallman-Cooper, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
*Dr. Hallman-Cooper has nothing to disclose

Brian Hanrahan, MD
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellow
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
*Dr. Hanrahan has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Co-creator/owner with Nowyouknow Neuro.

Samantha Holden, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Neurology
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
*The institution of Dr. Holden has received research support from Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Justin Kwan, MD, FAAN
Director of Neurodegeneration Disorders Clinic
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland
*Dr. Kwan has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of National Institutes of Health.

Bhavana Patel, DO
Assistant Professor
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
*The institution of Dr. Patel has received research support from American Brain Foundation. The institution of Dr. Patel has received research support from National Institute on Aging.

Edgar Samaniego MD, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
*Dr. Samaniego has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Microvention. Dr. Samaniego has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Medtronic.

Changrui Xiao, MD
UC Irvine
Irvine, California
*Dr. Xiao has nothing to disclose.

Wayne E. Anderson, DO, FAAN
San Francisco, California
*An immediate family member of Dr. Anderson has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Gilead Sciences. Dr. Anderson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for occasional claims.

Joseph F. Carrera, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
*Dr. Carrera has nothing to disclose.

David O. Kamson, MD
Assistant Professor
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
*The institution of Dr. Kamson has received research support from Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund.

Sachin Kedar, MD, FAAN
Professor
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia
*Dr. Kedar has received intellectual property interests from a discovery or technology relating to health care.

Sarah Rajkovic, PharmD, MSCS
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, Colorado
*Dr. Rajkovic has nothing to disclose.

Logan D. Schneider, MD
Clinical Lead for Sleep Health
Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center
Palo Alto, California
*Dr. Schneider has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Alphabet, Inc. Dr. Schneider has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Schneider has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for San Francisco Public Defender's Office. Dr. Schneider has received intellectual property interests from a discovery or technology relating to health care.

AAN STAFF

Xiaoyu Sun
Associate Director, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Sun has nothing to disclose

Lucy Persaud
Manager, Graduate Education
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Persaud has nothing to disclose

Michaela Morris
Program Manager, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Morris has nothing to disclose

Lynne Shindoll, MA
Manager, eLearning
Chicago, IL
*Ms. Shindoll has nothing to disclose

Sulia Altenberg
eLearning Coordinator
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Altenberg has nothing to disclose
Original date of launch: January 20, 2023

**The NeuroReady: Board Prep Course is in no way related to, affiliated with or endorsed by the ABPN.