Self-Assessment Examination (SAE)
in Child Neurology

Overview

The Self-Assessment Examination in Child Neurology (Child Neuro SAE I) is an on-line tool developed by members of the Child Neurology Society to help board certified child neurologists meet one of four Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements established by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). No CME credit will be awarded for this exercise.

To learn more about the ABPN MOC program, visit: ABPN's MOC Page

SAE fee: $99 for CNS Members and $149 for non-CNS members, payable by VISA or MasterCard

Purchase fee includes:

  • Access to 100 multiple-choice question test addressing 19 subject areas.
  • Test is available on-line for 24/7 access up to one year after initial purchase.
  • Test may be taken in one sitting or test-taker may log-in and log-out at will. Questions are randomized for testing. Questions must be answered serially (i.e., no skipping and going back). Previously answered questions will not be available for revision).
  • Feedback section includes correct answer, discussion, and references to help you determine which areas, if any, may call for further study and review. Statistical comparison to other child neurologists taking the SAE will be made available beginning in 2011 (i.e., once a statistically meaningful number of child neurologists have taken the exam).

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Exam Contents

Content of the Child Neurology SAE, including # of questions in each category, appear below. Questions are randomized for testing.

Category Questions
Paroxsymal Disorders / Epilepsy 12
Headache and other pain syndromes 10
Mental retardation/cognitive disorders 8
Genetic, neurodegenerative, neurometabolic disorders 12
Neuro-oncology 5
Neuromuscular Disorders 4
Neurology of systemic disease 4
Infections 4
Neurobehavioral disorders / neuropsychiatric disorders 8
Congenital disorders / hydrocephalus 7
Static encephalopathy / cerebral palsy / rehabilitation 3
Toxic encephalopathy 2
Movement disorders / Tourette disorder 4
Vascular 3
Trauma / child abuse / critical care 3
Sleep disorders 2
Ethics and professionalism 1
Spinal cord and nerve root disorders 4

Child Neuro SAE I Work Group

Glen Fenton, MD (Chair)
Walter Allan, MD
John Bodensteiner, MD
Emily de los Reyes, MD
Sean Goretzke, MD
Andrea Gropman, MD
Stanley Johnsen, MD
John Kerrigan, MD
Rebecca Lehman, MD
Kara Lewis, MD,
Jong Rho, MD,

Take the Examination

One version of the Self Assessment Examination in Child Neurology (Child Neuro SAE I) is currently available. A second version (Child Neuro SAE II) with 100 new questions will be available beginning January 2011.

Use the links below to purchase the Self-Assessment Examination in Child Neurology. If you choose the "CNS Member" option you will be prompted to log in, using your CNS member log-in (e-mail address on-file with the CNS) and case-sensitive password. If you select the "Non-CNS Member" option you will be prompted to create a user-name (e-mail address) and case-sensitive password that will allow you to access the examination.

Payment is by VISA or MasterCard only. Upon verification of payment, an email will be sent with instructions on how to log in and begin the examination. Keep the information in the email; you will need it to access the examination at a later time.

Product Price  
Child Neuro SAE I (CNS Member) $99.00  Purchase 
Child Neuro SAE I (Non-Member) $149.00  Purchase 
Child Neuro SAE II (CNS Member) $99.00 Available January 2011
Child Neuro SAE II (Non-Member) $149.00 Available January 2011

SAE fee: $99 for CNS Members and $149 for non-CNS members, payable by VISA or MasterCard

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