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NEB Candidate Portal

Please note that all correspondence with current NEB candidates is in the "Messages" section on your candidate account now. All candidates need to make sure that their email address is up to date.

Update: August 15, 2024 - CPE Session 2024

You will be able to register for the CPE Waiting List through your portal. The waiting list will continue to be opened until maximum capacity is reached. Once maximum capacity has been reached, it will not be open for registration. You will be required to pay 50% of the full CPE exam fees when registering for the full CPE wait list. Once registered, you must accept the first CPE seat offered to you. Failure to do so will result in being removed from the CPE wait list and being charged a $250 administrative fee. The NEB will contact waitlisted candidates to offer a seat at least 8 weeks prior to the scheduled exam. The remaining 50% of the CPE fee is due 45 days prior to scheduled exam. Please refer to the withdrawal policy for more information.

Also, please use the Message function in your portal to send us your completed Surgical Experience Documentation upon registration. You can obtain a copy of the document here: H. Registration Procedure - The CPE. This is a requirement for candidates who registered with the NEB after January 1st, 2015 only.

CPE Manual of Administration 2024 is available here.

NAVLE November-December 2024 (updated May 2, 2024)

Registration for the NAVLE November-December 2024 testing window will open on June 3, 2024 and will close on August 1, 2024. When registration opens, you will be able to see the registration link in your NEB Candidate portal. Have questions about the NAVLE? You can see detailed information about the NAVLE under Detailed Descriptions of the Exams

Please also refer to NAVLE Examination Dates and Registration Deadlines for more information.

Table of Contents for this Wiki

General Information
The NEB Examination Process
The NEB Registration Process (Document Checklists for all candidate types is here!)
Assessment Procedures and Repeat of Failed Parts
Appeal Procedures
Irregular Behavior
NEB Code of Conduct for Candidates (NEW!)
Detailed Description of the Examination (BCSE, NAVLE, PSA, and CPE info here!)
Further Information
Exam Accommodations

Frequently asked questions

How do I register with the NEB?

Where can I find the registration forms?

What happens once I have registered and submitted my documentation?

How can I know if I will be able to pass the NEB exams?

What are the fees of the NEB examination?

What are the NAVLE Examination Dates and Registration Deadlines?

When can I register for the Clinical Proficiency Exam (CPE)?

What happens once I have registered to the PSA or CPE?

What should I do if I need accommodations for an examination?

Where can I find additional training opportunities?

How early must I complete the BCSE in order to be able to register for the next NAVLE testing window?

Need more help?

Current NEB candidates should only use the NEB Candidate Portal messaging system to correspond with us (https://cvma.knack.com/neb-db#login/)

For potential candidates or candidates who do not have an active account in the NEB Candidate Portal, email neb-bne@cvma-acmv.org for questions related to the NEB registration process.

NOTE: please do not email and send multiple messages in the NEB Candidate Portal at the same time, as it would delay response time.