Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2021, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2021.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding the assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2022, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2021.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding the assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2023, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2022.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding the assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2024, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2023.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding the assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2025, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2024.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding the assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2026, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2025.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding the assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2027, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2026.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding the assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2028, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2027.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding the assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2029, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2028.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding the assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If you received your initial certification in Neurology or Psychiatry in 2020, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2022.
• If you hold a 10-year primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expiring in 2030, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2029.

A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding assessment structure and timeline.

Subspecialty OCC Cognitive Assessment

If you hold a subspecialty certification, you must complete the high-stakes OCC assessment exam for that certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If you hold a Neurology or Psychiatry primary certification you will need to register for and participate in AOBNP’s Longitudinal Assessment annually.

• If you received your initial certification in Neurology or Psychiatry in 2021, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2023.
• If you hold a 10-year primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expiring in 2031, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2030.

A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding assessment structure and timeline.

Subspecialty OCC Cognitive Assessment

If you hold a subspecialty certification, you must complete the high-stakes OCC assessment exam for that certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

Your AOBNP CME requirements for the 2022–24 Certification CME cycle are:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.
• Non-time-limited diplomates voluntarily participating in OCC: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A CME.
• Non-time-limited diplomates not participating in OCC: 120 CME credits over three years; 30 must be category 1-A CME.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2032, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2031.

• If your primary certification in Neurology or Psychiatry expires in 2032, you must register for longitudinal assessment annually beginning in 2031.
• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding assessment structure and timeline.

If you hold a subspecialty AOBNP certification:

• You are required to complete the traditional written OCC assessment exam for your certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.

Component 1 (Active Licensure):

You must hold a valid, active license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, commonwealth, District of Columbia or U.S. territory. 

Component 2 (Lifelong Learning):

The following CME requirements must be met for the 2022-24 Certification CME cycle:

• Time-limited diplomates: 75 CME credits over three years; 18 must be category 1-A.

For additional information, including CME activity types, rules, and CME caps, view the CME Policies & Requirements.

Component 3 (Cognitive Assessment/Longitudinal Assessment):

You must register for AOBNP’s longitudinal assessment annually beginning one year following the issue date of your AOBNP board certification. The expiration date of your current AOBNP certification is based on the expiration date of your ABPN certification when reciprocity was approved.

• A $175 fee will be assessed at the time of registration for the annual longitudinal assessment. View additional information regarding assessment structure and timeline.

Subspecialty OCC Cognitive Assessment

If you hold a subspecialty certification, you must complete the high-stakes OCC assessment exam for that certification based on the expiration date.

Component 4 (Practice Performance Assessment):

You are required to complete and submit one Quality Improvement attestation form during each three-year OCC cycle. The Quality Improvement (QI) attestation form as well as Frequently Asked Questions are available by logging into your AOA Physician Portal.