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Date sent: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 17:51:27 -0400 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: "Marjorie L. Moorefield" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: PD:Neuro-psychologist To: [log in to unmask] > I was told years ago that all Neurologists are Board Certified > Psychologists, how about it you Neurologists out there, is this true? Nope. The body which certifies neurologists is called the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (dates from the "old days") and they examine and certify both specialties. You only take the exam in one, however (unless you have taken a full residency in both, which is very rare). So, board-certified neurologists are certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, but are not certified psychiatrists. A Neuropsychologist is a psychologist (not an M. D., usually a Ph. D., or a Psy. D.) who specializes in examining and testing patients with neurological (physical) conditions. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************