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Be one of the first to get certified in the ACE Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound!
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ECNU is a professional certification in the field of neck ultrasonography for endocrinologists who perform consultations and diagnostic evaluations for thyroid and parathyroid disorders through both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (UGFNA).
The ECNU credential signifies that an individual has passed the Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) and has successfully completed the Validation of Competency Process (VCP). Successful candidates can use the ECNU designation after their names.
Participation in the ECNU Program is voluntary and open to anyone meeting the eligibility requirements. Membership in the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) is not required.
ECNU is recognized by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), one of the preeminent, national accreditation bodies for ultrasound practices, and allows those with the ECNU credential to be directors of ultrasound laboratories and apply for AIUM Practice Accreditation. Also, it is expected that achieving ECNU certification will become increasingly important in the future for reimbursement from Medicare and third party payors.
To learn more about the ECNU Program, please read the Candidate Handbook. You can download the Candidate Handbook by clicking here.
For frequently asked questions about the ECNU Program, please click here.
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The ECNU Program is comprised of the following steps. Please note that all candidates must satisfy both Step 1 and Step 2 in order to receive the ECNU designation.
STEP 1: Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE)
The CCE is a multiple-choice, computer-based examination that covers major topic areas in neck ultrasound. Candidates are given two (2) hours to complete the examination. The examination will be administered at Prometric™ sites located throughout the United States. For more information on Prometric™, please go to www.prometric.com. To better prepare candidates for the CCE, candidates must participate in a Thyroid Ultrasound Course (minimum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™), prior to taking the CCE. For a partial list of approved Neck Ultrasound CME Courses, please click here.
The CCE will cover the following major topic areas:
- Principles of Ultrasound Imaging – 15%
- Neck Anatomy – 15%
- Thyroid Pathology – 34%
- Parathyroid Pathology – 10%
- Lymph Node Pathology – 10%
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (UGFNA) – 16%
STEP 2: Validation of Competency Process (VCP)
The Validation of Competency Process assesses the physician's demonstrated competency, activity, and level of skills to interpret and report complete diagnostic ultrasound examinations (either performed by a supervised certified ultrasound technologist or personally by the physician), and to perform and report UGFNA procedures.
The VCP requires submission of a total of fifteen (15) ultrasound (US) studies and reports, and must be submitted in accordance to the VCP Instructions for Ultrasound Procedure Reports.
Refer to the Validation of Competency Process (VCP) section of the Candidate Handbook for detailed requirements and instructions regarding the validation process.
STEP 3: ECNU Program Completion (Issuance of ECNU Certificate and ECNU Designation)
Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) is a professional designation awarded to individuals who meet specified knowledge requirements, measured through a standardized examination and validation of competency process in diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (UGFNA).
- Upon successfully completing the VCP, the candidate will have earned the right to use the ECNU designation after his/her name.
- A formal letter, ECNU Certificate, and ECNU lapel pin will be sent to candidates who have successfully completed the ECNU Program.
- Certification is valid for 10 years.
The ECNU Program is open to both AACE and non-AACE members. The ACE Neck Ultrasound Certification Council has established the eligibility criteria to qualify for the ECNU Program. Please read the Candidate Handbook (page 5-6) to find out if you are eligible to apply for the ECNU Program.
CERTIFICATION FEES
Candidates who wish to obtain ECNU designation must complete the certification program and pay the fees for both the CCE and the VCP. The fee structure for the ECNU Program is as follows:
| CATEGORY | CCE | VCP | TOTAL |
| AACE Member | $300 | $900 | $1,200 |
| Non-AACE Member | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| *Fellows/Residents/Retired AACE Members | $200 | $800 | $1,000 |
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IMPORTANT NOTE
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APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE ECNU PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED!
Application period for the next Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) will be posted on this site in the near future.
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ECNU Certification Registry
The following individuals have successfully completed the Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) Program and have earned the ECNU designation.
| 1. | Rekha Kumari-Agarwal, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/24/2010 |
| 2. | Eshraq N. Al-Jaghbeer, MBBS, ECNU | 05/25/2009 |
| 3. | Ernest O. Asamoah, MD, FRCP, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 02/27/2009 |
| 4. | Ghobad Azizi, MD, ECNU | 02/12/2010 |
| 5. | Timothy S. Bailey, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 10/09/2009 |
| 6. | Anthony R. Barber, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/27/2009 |
| 7. | Ruggero Battan, MD, FACE, ECNU | 04/24/2009 |
| 8. | Jeffrey M. Bauman, MD, ECNU | 01/27/2009 |
| 9. | James Bonucchi, DO, ECNU | 09/05/2009 |
| 10. | James R. Brennan, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/21/2010 |
| 11. | Elise M. Brett, MD. FACE, ECNU | 07/02/2009 |
| 12. | Deborah Frankel Brigell, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/05/2010 |
| 13. | Nathan E. Carnell, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/29/2009 |
| 14. | Arturo R. Castro, MD, FACE, ECNU | 04/21/2009 |
| 15. | Nanjappa Chandramohan, MD, FACE, ECNU | 11/20/2009 |
| 16. | Ailian Chen, MD, ECNU | 11/22/2009 |
| 17. | Robert G. Cheron, MD, FACE, ECNU | 08/14/2009 |
| 18. | Su-Ynn Chia, MBBS, ECNU | 12/24/2009 |
| 19. | Ebele C. Chira, MD, ECNU | 02/19/2010 |
| 20. | Edward M. Condon, MD, ECNU | 04/06/2009 |
| 21. | Matthew T. Draelos, MD, FACE, ECNU | 12/15/2009 |
| 22. | Leslie S. Eldeiry, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/13/2009 |
| 23. | Vera T. Fajtova, MD, FACE, ECNU | 10/08/2009 |
| 24. | Christopher R. Fox, MD, ECNU | 10/01/2009 |
| 25. | Jason L. Gaglia, MD, ECNU | 01/26/2010 |
| 26. | Michael Garcia, MD, MACE, ECNU | 10/28/2009 |
| 27. | James A. Goldman, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/09/2010 |
| 28. | Richard B. Guttler, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 02/22/2010 |
| 29. | Majd A. Hakim, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/01/2010 |
| 30. | Thomas E. Hamilton, MD, PhD, ECNU | 07/29/2009 |
| 31. | Kathleen E. Hands, MD, FACE, ECNU | 11/05/2008 |
| 32. | Lenita Hanson, MD, FACE, ECNU | 12/17/2009 |
| 33. | Wasim A. Haque, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/05/2009 |
| 34. | John W. Interlandi, MD, CCD, FACE, ECNU | 12/12/2009 |
| 35. | Anwar Ali Jammah, MD, FACP, FRCP(c), ECNU | 12/28/2009 |
| 36. | Thomas M. Koroscil, MD, FACE, ECNU | 08/14/2009 |
| 37. | Diane R. Krieger, MD, ECNU | 08/03/2009 |
| 38. | Darren Wayne Lackan, MD, FACE, ECNU | 12/08/2009 |
| 39. | Philip R. Lapp, MD, FACE, ECNU | 03/01/2009 |
| 40. | Barry M. Lifschitz, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 12/13/2009 |
| 41. | William R. Litchfield, MD, FACE, ECNU | 04/27/2009 |
| 42. | Mark A. Lupo, MD, FACE, ECNU | 07/22/2009 |
| 43. | Brooks B. Mays, MD, ECNU | 01/06/2009 |
| 44. | James D. McCallum, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/09/2009 |
| 45. | Jeffrey I. Mechanick, MD, FACP, FACE, FACN, ECNU | 10/02/2009 |
| 46. | Lianke Mu, MD, FACE, ECNU | 05/21/2009 |
| 47. | Daniel Noiseux, MD, ECNU | 02/26/2010 |
| 48. | Paul C. Norwood, MD, ECNU | 12/26/2009 |
| 49. | Douglas D. Notman, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 02/09/2010 |
| 50. | Arash Nourparvar, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/09/2009 |
| 51. | Claudia Panzer, MD, ECNU | 11/03/2009 |
| 52. | John C. Parker, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/13/2009 |
| 53. | Babak Pazooki, MD, MSc, ECNU | 12/11/2008 |
| 54. | Roger Sanford Peckham, MD, FACE, ECNU | 12/08/2009 |
| 55. | Jeereddi A. Prasad, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/11/2010 |
| 56. | Thomas B. Repas, DO, FACP, FACE, CDE, ECNU | 04/06/2009 |
| 57. | L. Raymond Reynolds, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 07/17/2009 |
| 58. | Eric A. Rudin, MD, ECNU | 02/23/2010 |
| 59. | Tipu Faiz M. Saleem, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/18/2010 |
| 60. | Hady E. Sfeir, MD, ECNU | 08/25/2009 |
| 61. | K.M. Mohamed Shakir, MD, FRCP, MACP, MACE, ECNU | 02/22/2010 |
| 62. | Ahmad Z. Sheikh, MD, ECNU | 09/05/2009 |
| 63. | Michelle Zaniewski-Singh, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 12/17/2008 |
| 64. | Peter M. Sklarin, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 09/29/2009 |
| 65. | Christopher S. Sonnier, MD, ECNU | 03/3/2010 |
| 66. | JonBen D. Svoboda, MD, FACE, ECNU | 11/01/2009 |
| 67. | Mushtaq A. Syed, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/20/2009 |
| 68. | Joseph C. Terrana, MD, FACE, ECNU | 04/29/2009 |
| 69. | Michael J. Thomas, MD, PhD, FACE, ECNU | 05/04/2009 |
| 70. | William F. Trigoso, MD, ECNU | 07/05/2009 |
| 71. | Jacob Vadakekalam, MD, ECNU | 08/27/2009 |
| 72. | Susan Wasserman, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/01/2010 |
| 73. | Jay G. Watsky, MD, FACE, ECNU | 08/27/2009 |
| 74. | Abid Yaqub, MBBS, ECNU | 02/04/2010 |
| 75. | Dima Yeshou, MD, ECNU | 02/09/2010 |
NOTE:
This registry is continuously updated to provide the public with the current list of ECNU-certified individuals.
FEEDBACK
Please provide feedback regarding your experience with the ECNU Program certification process (application, examination, validation process, etc.). ACE values your comments, and will continually provide ECNU applicants with a smooth and positive certification process.
ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED
THIS SECTION IS FOR THE MAY 16 & DECEMBER 2008 AND JUNE 2009, CCE EXAMINEES:
Candidates who passed the Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) have been officially notified via postal mail. All examinees should have received their score reports at this time. If you haven't received your score report, please contact Laurie Calderone, Certification Coordinator via E-mail: ecnucoordinator@aace.com or Phone: (904) 353-7878 ext. 198.
Examinees who passed the CCE are entitled to continue to the Validation of Competency Process (VCP). A VCP Manual has been mailed along with your score report. You can also download the VCP Manual by clicking here.
To pay online for the VCP fees, access the VCP Online Payment Form by clicking here.
This site is continuously updated to provide answers to your questions regarding the ECNU Program.
Thank you for your patience!