Master the Neurology
Board Examinations
Comprehensive, case-based learning designed to help you prepare with confidence for the ABPN initial certification and recertification exams.
Target Audience
Neurology residents, fellows, and practicing neurologists.
Hosted By
Dept. of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Educational Goal
Prepare for ABPN Initial Certification, Child Neurology, or Recertification.
Program Overview
The list of course topics and subtopics was adapted from the ABPN’s description of the board and recertification examinations. The time allotted for each topic is based upon the approximate distribution of the subject matter as given by the ABPN.
Our course will provide an excellent review of board exam and recertification topics primarily through case-based learning and help the learner identify areas that require further study prior to taking the examination.
A Tradition of Excellence
The department has a long tradition of excellence in the neurosciences and is internationally known for its strengths in many of the neurologic subspecialties. Guest lecturers include experts from the Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to confidently execute the following:
Exam Preparation
Prepare for either the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (ABPN) Board Examination in Neurology or the Recertification Examination.
Basic Sciences
Discuss complex topics in neurology basic science, specifically focusing on neuroanatomy, neuropathology, and neurochemistry.
Clinical Adult Neurology
Discuss common and new topics including neurovascular, movement disorders, sleep, headache, epilepsy, neuromuscular, neuro-immunology, and more.
Migraine Criteria
Review the up-to-date diagnostic criteria for chronic migraine and evaluate the currently available pharmacological and therapeutic treatments.
Multiple Sclerosis Focus
Review the diagnostic criteria for relapsing-remitting and primary progressive multiple sclerosis, and deeply examine the evolving landscape of available treatments.
Course Curriculum
Explore our comprehensive, case-based lectures covering essential neurology board exam and recertification topics.
Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases
Raymond Price, MD
- Neuroanatomy Application of Recorded Talks
Neuro-ophthalmology Through Clinical Cases
Ali Hamedani, MD
- Afferent Neuro-ophthalmology Application of Recorded Talks
- Efferent Neuro-ophthalmology Application of Recorded Talks
Neuropathology Through Clinical Cases
Raymond Price, MD
- Neuropathology Application of Recorded Talks
Sleep Through Clinical Cases
David Raizen, MD, PhD
- Normal Sleep Physiology
- Sleep Disorders and Treatment
Psychiatry and Substance Abuse Through Clinical Cases
Robert M. Weinrieb, MD
- Phenomena of withdrawal, tolerance, etc.
- Therapy-medication and psychological
- Personality-genetic and environmental influences
- Neurologic side effects of alcohol and substance abuse
Neuro-Immunology Through Clinical Cases
Dina Jacobs, MD
- Molecular pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis
- Immunotherapy in multiple sclerosis
Neuroimaging Through Clinical Cases
John Woo, MD
- MRI, MRA, and MRV (exclusive of material in Neurovascular section)
- CT scan
- Angiography (exclusive of material in Neurovascular section)
Headache Through Clinical Cases
Katherine Hamilton, MD
- Migraine diagnosis and treatment (prophylactic and abortive)
- Other types (tension, cluster, chronic daily, medication overuse)
Movement Disorders Through Clinical Cases
Nabila Dahodwala, MD
- Hyperkinetic disorders – including: tremor, tardive dyskinesia
- Hypokinetic disorders – Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism
- Movement Disorder Videos
Neuromuscular Diseases Through Clinical Cases
Raymond Price, MD
- Neuropathies
- Myopathies
- Disorders of neuromuscular transmission
Epilepsy and EEG Through Clinical Cases
Taneeta M. Ganguly, MD
- Epileptic phenomena, pseudo-seizures
- Genetics of epilepsy
- Anticonvulsants
Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Normal CSF Constituents and Volume
- Ventricular System; CSF Pathways
- Pathologic CSF Patterns (Cellular, Chemical Enzymatic, Serologic)
Physician-patient Relationship
- Interview Techniques and Mental Status Testing
- Management of Difficult Patients
- Relationship with Other Professionals Particularly Common “Errors”
- Death and Dying, Normal Grief vs. Depression
- Role of Physician Attitudes in Therapy
- Therapy in Liaison Psychiatry, Legal Responsibilities
- Factitious Phenomena, Suicide
Neuropharmacology
- Antioxidants
- Autonomic Agents
- Neurologic Side Effects of Systemic Drugs
Forensic Psychiatry and Neurology, Epidemiology, Transcultural Psychiatry, Public Mental Health, and Systems-based Practice
- Forensic Psychiatry/Neurology
- Epidemiology
- Transcultural Psychiatry
- Community Psychiatry, Public Mental Health
- Systems-based Practice
Course Faculty
Learn directly from internationally recognized experts across Penn Medicine and partner institutions.
| Faculty Member | Role | Primary Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
|
Laura A. Stein, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
|
Co-Director, Faculty |
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
|
|
Raymond Price, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology
|
Course Director, Faculty |
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
|
|
Geoffrey K. Aguirre, MD
Professor of Neurology
|
Faculty | Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA |
|
Shawn Bird, MD
Professor of Neurology
|
Faculty | Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA |
|
Nabila Dahodwala, MD
|
Faculty | Not specified |
|
Marissa DiGiovine, MD
|
Faculty | CHOP Philadelphia, PA |
|
Lauren Elman, MD
Professor of Neurology
|
Faculty | Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA |
|
David J. Fischer, MD
Assistant Professor
|
Faculty | University of Pennsylvania Gladwyne, PA |
|
Taneeta M. Ganguly, MD
|
Faculty | UPHS Philadelphia, PA |
|
Ali G. Hamedani, MD
Assistant Professor
|
Faculty | UPenn Philadelphia, PA |
|
Katherine T. Hamilton, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
|
Faculty | Medstar Georgetown University Chevy Chase, MD |
|
Dina Jacobs, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
|
Faculty | Hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
|
Sudha Kessler, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics
|
Faculty | CHOP / University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
|
Eric Lancaster, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
|
Faculty | Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA |
|
Kathy Lawler, PhD
Director of Neuropsychology
|
Faculty | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
|
Grant Liu, MD
Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology
|
Faculty | Penn Medicine Bala Cynwyd, PA |
|
Eric Marsh, PhD
Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics
|
Faculty | CHOP Philadelphia, PA |
|
Steven Messe, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
|
Faculty | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
|
James Morley, PhD
|
Faculty | VA / UPHS Philadelphia, PA |
|
John Pollard, MD
Adjunct Professor of Neurology
|
Faculty | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
|
Amy Pruitt, MD
Professor of Neurology
|
Faculty | Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA |
|
David Raizen, MD
|
Faculty | Not specified |
|
Robert M. Weinrieb, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
|
Faculty | University of Pennsylvania Narberth, PA |
|
John H. Woo, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
|
Faculty | UPHS Philadelphia, PA |
What Our Attendees Say
Hear from past participants who successfully prepared for their exams.
"An excellent, comprehensive review. The case-based format really helped me identify gaps in my knowledge before taking the initial certification boards."
Dr. Sarah P.
Neurology Resident
"The faculty are top-notch and the material is highly relevant. I passed my recertification with absolute confidence thanks to this structured approach."
Dr. Michael J.
Practicing Neurologist
"Easily the best neurology board prep available. The complex topics are broken down perfectly. Highly recommend to any fellow preparing for boards."
Dr. Amanda L.
Neurology Fellow
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course only open to Penn residents?
No, the review course is designed for and open to neurology residents, fellows, and practicing neurologists nationwide.
Does this course provide CME credits?
No. Please note that this educational activity is meant strictly for board and recertification review preparation and does not provide CME credits.
What topics are covered in the curriculum?
The curriculum is directly adapted from the ABPN’s description of the board and recertification examinations, covering essential basic sciences, clinical adult neurology, neurovascular issues, movement disorders, headache, epilepsy, and more.
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