and non-osteopathic (MD and equivalent) physicians who specialize in disorders of the nervous system (neurologists) and to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders (psychiatrists).

[1][2] Established in 1941, the AOBNP is responsible for examining physicians who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in neurology and/or psychiatry.

[3] The AOBNP is one of two certifying boards for neurologists and psychiatrists in the United States.

[4] Board certified neurologists and psychiatrists (diplomates of the AOBNP) must participate in Osteopathic Continuous Certification on an ongoing basis to avoid expiration of their board certified status.

[5] Effective June 1, 2019, all AOA specialty certifying boards implemented an updated continuous certification process for osteopathic physicians, called “(OCC)”, and are required to publish the requirements for OCC in their basic documents.