Information on Becoming an ABPN Test Development Committee Member

Learn how to become a member of ABPN exam committees in psychiatry, neurology, child neurology, and most of our subspecialities.

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New Simplified Approach to Article Requirements for Article-Based Continuing Certification (ABCC) Pathway

Starting in 2025, the required number of article exams in the ABCC Pathway is now set at 20 every three years for each certification. This approach makes it easier to keep track of article exam progress for those with two or more certifications. Read the announcement here.

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Approved CC Activities List for Continuing Certification

Use the ABPN Approved CC Activities List to search for practice-relevant Self-Assessment, Improvement in Medical Practice (PIP) and Patient Safety activities.

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Search for a Board Certified Psychiatrist or Neurologist

Use the ABPN verifyCERT® system to identify physicians who have been certified by the ABPN (ABPN Diplomates) and to view the status of their certificates.

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Trainees / Candidates — Becoming Certified
Learn about the board certification process and certification examinations

Apply for an exam
Diplomates — Continuing Certification (CC)
Learn about CC general requirements

What do I specifically need to do (Physician Portal)?
Training Program Directors & Program Administrators
Enter trainee data

Run Graduate Performance Reports

Information on ABPN combined programs
Patients & Credentialers
Is my psychiatrist or neurologist board-certified?

Value of Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Quick Links

ABPN Physician Portal

For Candidates and Diplomates

CC Approved Activities

For Diplomates

Use the ABPN Approved CC Activities List to search for practice-relevant Self-Assessment, Performance in Practice (PIP) and Patient Safety activities.

ABPN preCERT®

For Training Program Directors and Program Administrators

Update trainee data, print Graduate Performance Reports, and get Combined Program information

ABPN verifyCERT®

For Patients and Credentialers

Search for Board Certified physicians, learn about ABPN specialty certification and subspecialty certification

Upcoming Deadlines View All Deadlines

11/23 Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Continuing Certification March 2027 Exam dates
11/23 Geriatric Psychiatry Continuing Certification March 2027 Exam dates
11/23 Forensic Psychiatry Continuing Certification March 2027 Exam dates
11/23 Addiction Psychiatry Continuing Certification March 2027 Exam dates
11/23 Vascular Neurology Continuing Certification March 2027 Exam dates

*All deadlines based on 11:59 pm CT

News and Announcements

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How to Apply to Become a Test Committee Member

ABPN August 2026 Quarterly Update for Diplomates

ABPN June 2026 Quarterly Update for Diplomates