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Join the growing number of endocrinologists 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 consisting of 100 questions. The examination will be administered at Prometric™ sites located throughout the United States. Candidates are given two (2) hours to complete the examination. For more information on Prometric™, please go to www.prometric.com.
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. Candidates applying for the ECNU Program may qualify through one (1) of the three (3) routes, and must satisfy all requirements for the chosen route in order to be eligible for ECNU. Please read the Candidate Handbook 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 | $350 | $900 | $1,250 |
| Non-AACE Member | $550 | $1,000 | $1,550 |
| *Fellows/Retired AACE Members | $250 | $800 | $1,050 |
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The ECNU Program Application form can be downloaded from the AACE website. Applications can be submitted to ACE either online or by postal mail, depending on your preference.
1. Paper Application
You can download the paper application from the AACE website: http://www.aace.com/college/pdfs/ECNUApplicationForm.pdf. For your reference, all forms are also included in the Candidate Handbook.
Paper applicants must include their payment with the application, and may use a credit card or personal check as form of payment. Please make checks payable to the American College of Endocrinology (ACE). Checks must be in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank.
An application cannot be processed until all fees are paid in full. For a detailed fee structure, see the payment section of the application.
2. Online Application
To access the online application, please go to http://www.aace.com/college/ECNU/ecnu_application.php. Online applicants must provide a valid (working) e-mail address that is capable of receiving e-mail from ACE.
Proceed through each screen of the application, carefully following the on-screen instructions and providing the information required. Applicants must complete all sections of the online application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
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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. | Dima Abdelmannan, MD, ECNU | 08/11/2010 |
| 2. | Rekha Kumari-Agarwal, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/24/2010 |
| 3 | Saleh A. Aldasouqi, MD, FACE, ECNU | 07/02/2010 |
| 4 | Eshraq N. Al-Jaghbeer, MBBS, ECNU | 05/25/2009 |
| 5 | Ernest O. Asamoah, MD, FRCP, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 02/27/2009 |
| 6 | Ghobad Azizi, MD, ECNU | 02/12/2010 |
| 7 | Timothy S. Bailey, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 10/09/2009 |
| 8 | Anthony R. Barber, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/27/2009 |
| 9 | Ruggero Battan, MD, FACE, ECNU | 04/24/2009 |
| 10. | Jeffrey M. Bauman, MD, ECNU | 01/27/2009 |
| 11. | James Bonucchi, DO, ECNU | 09/05/2009 |
| 12. | James R. Brennan, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/21/2010 |
| 13. | Elise M. Brett, MD, FACE, ECNU | 07/02/2009 |
| 14. | Deborah Frankel Brigell, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/05/2010 |
| 15. | Gilbert T. Brovar, MD, ECNU | 07/27/2010 |
| 16. | Nathan E. Carnell, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/29/2009 |
| 17. | Judith M. Castillo-Perez, MD, ECNU | 07/29/2010 |
| 18. | Arturo R. Castro, MD, FACE, ECNU | 04/21/2009 |
| 19. | Nanjappa Chandramohan, MD, FACE, ECNU | 11/20/2009 |
| 20. | Ailian Chen, MD, ECNU | 11/22/2009 |
| 21. | Robert G. Cheron, MD, FACE, ECNU | 08/14/2009 |
| 22. | Su-Ynn Chia, MBBS, ECNU | 12/24/2009 |
| 23. | Ebele C. Chira, MD, ECNU | 02/19/2010 |
| 24. | Charles H. Choe, MD, ECNU | 04/27/2010 |
| 25. | Muhammad I. Choudhry, MD, ECNU | 06/12/2010 |
| 26. | Edward M. Condon, MD, ECNU | 04/06/2009 |
| 27. | Sameera Daud-Ahmad, MD, ECNU | 03/09/2010 |
| 28. | Devasenan Devendra, MD, ECNU | 06/19/2010 |
| 29. | Matthew T. Draelos, MD, FACE, ECNU | 12/15/2009 |
| 30. | Leslie S. Eldeiry, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/13/2009 |
| 31. | Vera T. Fajtova, MD, FACE, ECNU | 10/08/2009 |
| 32. | Andrea Ferenczi, MD, ECNU | 06/30/2010 |
| 33. | Christopher R. Fox, MD, ECNU | 10/01/2009 |
| 34. | Todd W. Frieze, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 04/02/2010 |
| 35. | Jason L. Gaglia, MD, ECNU | 01/26/2010 |
| 36. | Michael Garcia, MD, MACE, ECNU | 10/28/2009 |
| 37. | Zsofia Geck, MD, ECNU | 05/20/2010 |
| 38. | James A. Goldman, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/09/2010 |
| 39. | Ratnasiri Gunawardena, MD, ECNU | 07/28/2010 |
| 40. | Richard B. Guttler, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 02/22/2010 |
| 41. | Majd A. Hakim, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/01/2010 |
| 42. | Julie E. Hallanger- Johnson, MD, ECNU | 05/08/2010 |
| 43. | Thomas E. Hamilton, MD, PhD, ECNU | 07/29/2009 |
| 44. | Kathleen E. Hands, MD, FACE, ECNU | 11/05/2008 |
| 45. | Lenita Hanson, MD, FACE, ECNU | 12/17/2009 |
| 46. | R. Mack Harrell, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 04/10/2010 |
| 47. | Pamela I. Hartzband, MD, ECNU | 07/28/2010 |
| 48. | Wasim A. Haque, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/05/2009 |
| 49. | James V. Hennessey, MD, ECNU | 07/29/2010 |
| 50. | John W. Interlandi, MD, CCD, FACE, ECNU | 12/12/2009 |
| 51. | Anwar Ali Jammah, MD, FACP, FRCP(c), ECNU | 12/28/2009 |
| 52. | Luis E. Jimenez-Briceno, MD, ECNU | 05/03/2010 |
| 53. | Uzma Z. Khan, MD, ECNU | 02/27/2010 |
| 54. | Thomas M. Koroscil, MD, FACE, ECNU | 08/14/2009 |
| 55. | Diane R. Krieger, MD, ECNU | 08/03/2009 |
| 56. | Darren Wayne Lackan, MD, FACE, ECNU | 12/08/2009 |
| 57. | Philip R. Lapp, MD, FACE, ECNU | 03/01/2009 |
| 58. | Jennifer H. Lee, MD, ECNU | 03/17/2010 |
| 59. | Robert A. Levine, MD, FACE, ECNU | 03/24/2010 |
| 60. | Barry M. Lifschitz, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 12/13/2009 |
| 61. | William R. Litchfield, MD, FACE, ECNU | 04/27/2009 |
| 62. | Mark A. Lupo, MD, FACE, ECNU | 07/22/2009 |
| 63. | Debra J. Margulies, MD, ECNU | 06/30/2010 |
| 64. | Brooks B. Mays, MD, ECNU | 01/06/2009 |
| 65. | James D. McCallum, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/09/2009 |
| 66. | Karen C. McCowen, MD, ECNU | 04/11/2010 |
| 67. | Mario R. McNally, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 07/28/2010 |
| 68. | Jeffrey I. Mechanick, MD, FACP, FACE, FACN, ECNU | 10/02/2009 |
| 69. | Ana X. Mendoza-Salazar, MD, ECNU | 04/29/2010 |
| 70. | Lianke Mu, MD, FACE, ECNU | 05/21/2009 |
| 71. | Prashant V. Nadkarni, MD, FACE, ECNU | 06/12/2010 |
| 72. | Hirisadarahally N. Nagaraja, MD, FACE, ECNU | 05/11/2010 |
| 73. | Daniel Noiseux, MD, ECNU | 02/26/2010 |
| 74. | Paul C. Norwood, MD, ECNU | 12/26/2009 |
| 75. | Douglas D. Notman, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 02/09/2010 |
| 76. | Arash Nourparvar, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/09/2009 |
| 77. | Gabrielle O'Connor, MD, ECNU | 05/01/2010 |
| 78. | Antonio Pantaleo, MD, ECNU | 06/21/2010 |
| 79. | Claudia Panzer, MD, ECNU | 11/03/2009 |
| 80. | Achilles T. Paparsenos, MD, ECNU | 08/11/2010 |
| 81. | John C. Parker, MD, FACE, ECNU | 09/13/2009 |
| 82. | Arti A. Patel, MD, ECNU | 08/12/2010 |
| 83. | Babak Pazooki, MD, MSc, ECNU | 12/11/2008 |
| 84. | Roger Sanford Peckham, MD, FACE, ECNU | 12/08/2009 |
| 85. | Samara Peña, MD, ECNU | 06/30/2010 |
| 86. | Rodolfo A. Perez, MD, ECNU | 05/19/2010 |
| 87. | Jeereddi A. Prasad, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/11/2010 |
| 88. | Sreedevi S. Reddy, MD, ECNU | 06/19/2010 |
| 89. | Thomas B. Repas, DO, FACP, FACE, CDE, ECNU | 04/06/2009 |
| 90. | L. Raymond Reynolds, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 07/17/2009 |
| 91. | Douglas B. Robinson, MD, PhD, FACE, ECNU | 06/12/2010 |
| 92. | Jessica C. Rockwell, MD, FACE, ECNU | 03/05/2010 |
| 93. | Vanessa Rodriguez, MD, FACE, ECNU | 03/11/2010 |
| 94. | Howard M. Rosen, MD, FACE, ECNU | 07/17/2010 |
| 95. | Eric A. Rudin, MD, ECNU | 02/23/2010 |
| 96. | Ghandi M. Saadeh, MD, FACE, ECNU | 05/11/2010 |
| 97. | Tipu Faiz M. Saleem, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/18/2010 |
| 98. | Andrew J. Scoma, MD, FACE, ECNU | 05/18/2010 |
| 99. | Hady E. Sfeir, MD, ECNU | 08/25/2009 |
| 100. | K.M. Mohamed Shakir, MD, FRCP, MACP, MACE, ECNU | 02/22/2010 |
| 101. | Michael Sharon, MD, FACP, ECNU | 06/09/2010 |
| 102. | Ahmad Z. Sheikh, MD, ECNU | 09/05/2009 |
| 103. | Michelle Zaniewski-Singh, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 12/17/2008 |
| 104. | Mark M. Sklar, MD, FACE, ECNU | 07/17/2010 |
| 105. | Peter M. Sklarin, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 09/29/2009 |
| 106. | Christopher S. Sonnier, MD, ECNU | 03/03/2010 |
| 107. | Irinel N. Stanciu, MD, ECNU | 08/11/2010 |
| 108. | Jerrold M. Stock, MD, FACE, ECNU | 04/10/2010 |
| 109. | JonBen D. Svoboda, MD, FACE, ECNU | 11/01/2009 |
| 110. | Mushtaq A. Syed, MD, FACE, ECNU | 01/20/2009 |
| 111. | Julie Marie Talavera, MD, ECNU | 07/26/2010 |
| 112. | Joseph C. Terrana, MD, FACE, ECNU | 04/29/2009 |
| 113. | Michael J. Thomas, MD, PhD, FACE, ECNU | 05/04/2009 |
| 114. | William F. Trigoso, MD, ECNU | 07/05/2009 |
| 115. | Jacob Vadakekalam, MD, ECNU | 08/27/2009 |
| 116. | Susan Wasserman, MD, FACE, ECNU | 02/01/2010 |
| 117. | Jay G. Watsky, MD, FACE, ECNU | 08/27/2009 |
| 118. | Sandra S. Werbel, MD, FACE, ECNU | 05/03/2010 |
| 119. | Linda S. Werner, MD, FACE, ECNU | 08/14/2010 |
| 120. | Milton K. Wong, MD, FACE, ECNU | 06/21/2010 |
| 121. | Abid Yaqub, MBBS, ECNU | 02/04/2010 |
| 122. | Nadia Yaqub, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU | 06/11/2010 |
| 123. | 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.
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THIS SECTION IS FOR THOSE WHO PASSED THE CCE:
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. If you haven't received your score report, please contact the ECNU Coordinator via E-mail Feedback Form or Phone: (904) 353-7878 ext. 145.
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!