The American Board of Clinical Neurological and Neurosurgical Critical Care (ABCNNC) is a committee of the American Federation for Medical Accreditation offering certification to physicians who have demonstrated appropriate education, training, and knowledge (through written and oral examination) related to the specialty of clinical neurological and neurosurgical critical care.
American Board of Clinical Neurological and Neurosurgical Critical Care (ABCNNCC) Board Certification
To ensure effective, safe, and ethical practice in the field of clinical neurological and neurosurgical critical care, AFMA provides this specialized accreditation that certifies a practicing clinical neurological and neurosurgical critical care practitioner’s education, skills, clinical experience, and behavior.
Our ABCNNCC certification provides an integral service to hospitals, health systems, and medical groups, as well as to the community of clinical neurological and neurosurgical critical care practitioners, patients, and the public, allowing them to make intelligent and informed decisions regarding hiring, selection, and referral to clinical neurological and neurosurgical critical care practitioners.
Patients can be assured that an ABCNNCC board-certified clinical neurological and neurosurgical critical care practitioner has the specialized skills, education, clinical experience, and knowledge to practice in the field of clinical neurological and neurosurgical critical care.
Complete details on the specific education, training, practice, and credentialing requirements for admission to sit for our ABCNNCC board certification examinations are available on our Become Certified page. This is where you can learn the requirements and apply for certification.
ABCNNC exam
The written exam includes the following topics:
Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Neurodegenerative disorders
- Brain tumors
- Spinal tumors
- Hydrocephalus and ICP
- Cerebral blood flow and metabolism
- Seizures and status epilepticus
- Guillain-Barre and myasthenia
- Brain death
Pulmonology
- Ventilator management
- Diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Acid-base disturbances
- Hemostasis
- Temperature regulation
- Use of blood and blood products
Cardiology
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Cardiac dysrhythmias
- Hypertensive crisis
- ECMO
- Chest trauma
- Cardiac contusion
Trauma/Critical Care
- Trauma and the multiple injury patient
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Burn care
- Infections and antibiotic use
- Applied pharmacology of drugs used in critical care
- Endocrine emergencies
- Nutritional problems
Our Mission
AFMA ensures that the certifications it offers for the American Board of Clinical Neurological and Neurosurgical Critical Care (ABCNNCC) Board Certification maintains high standards and appropriate internal policies and practices for the administration of examinations for board certification. AFMA’s American Board of Clinical Neurological and Neurosurgical Critical Care (ABCNNCC) Board Certification is intended to enhance the boards of other accreditation bodies and add an extra dimension that they may not be able to provide, traditionally or politically.
American Board of Clinical Neurological and Neurosurgical Critical Care Officers
Craig Clark, MD
Chair / President
Tennessee
Anca Bereanu, MD
Secretary
Pennsylvania
Asem Salma, MD
Treasurer
Ohio