Board certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery is considered the gold standard for neurosurgeons practicing in the U.S. The ABNS primary examination requires many months of preparation, and passing it is both a significant accomplishment and integral component in becoming board certified. Contributions from current neurosurgical residents and seasoned practitioners infuse this book with a well-rounded perspective. Having been there and done that, the authors incorporated what they felt was missing from board review books when they sat for the exam âEUR" resulting in a âEURoebucket listâEUR¿ study guide.The review is organized by neurosurgical topic with 20 chapters equally divided among questions followed by answers. Starting with physiology and anatomy, each chapter methodically covers core topics including radiology, neurology, pathology/histology, ophthalmology, and more. The authors provide brief explanations and pearls that accompany each question, which provide a solid springboard for delving deeper into any given topic. The easy-to-follow format enables residents to partake in long study sessions or tackle just a question or two in the midst of a busy day of neurosurgical service.Key HighlightsMore than 1,300 questions reflect key concepts in the ABNS primary examEnhanced with more than 350 images, most in color, which reflect the computerized, image-rich format of the current examA full-length practice test at the end of the book mirrors the cadence and time constraints of the actual examExplanations of correct and incorrect answers facilitate learning and retaining vast amounts of materialThis comprehensive board review book will help neurosurgical residents of all levels prepare thoroughly for the March exam. It is a one-stop self-assessment tool for any neurosurgeon who endeavors to attain and maintain ABNS certification.

Section I. Questions1 Physiology2 Anatomy3 Adult Neurosurgery4 Pediatric Neurosurgery5 Neurology6 Radiology7 Pathology/Histology8 Ophthalmology9 Critical Care10 Competencies/Health Care/BiostatisticsSection II. Answers11 Physiology12 Anatomy13 Adult Neurosurgery14 Pediatric Neurosurgery15 Neurology16 Radiology17 Pathology/Histology18 Ophthalmology19 Critical Care20 Competencies/Health/BiostatisticsSection III. Practice Exam21 Practice Exam Questions22 Practice Exam Answers