Neuropathology
Neuropathology Exam Description
The examination in neuropathology is a one-day, computer-based examination consisting of combined Written and Practical sections and Virtual Microscopy (VM) sections. There are no glass slides, only VM. The examination is administered as follows:
| Neuropathology Exam | Total Number of Questions | Total Time |
| Written/Practical Sections | 168 | 3 Hrs. 6 Mins |
| Virtual Microscopy | 62 | 3 Hrs. 6 Mins |
All questions are multiple-choice and in the one-best-answer format. The questions are designed to measure the candidate’s body of knowledge and problem-solving ability.
Subject areas covered include, but are not limited to:
- Normal neuroanatomy
- Diagnostic neuropathology and patient care consultation
- Theoretical, investigative, and administrative aspects of neuropathology
- Specimens from the central or peripheral nervous systems, muscles, and organs of special senses
- Relevant areas of general pathology
Please refer to the Exam Blueprint for the approximate percentage of questions in each topic.
