TENC Neurocirurgia
TENC 2026
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The TENC - Prova de Título de Especialista em Neurocirurgia - is the title examination in neurosurgery listed on the website of the Sociedade Brasileira de Neurocirurgia (SBN), where it appears as "TENC 2026" alongside the Prova de Recuperação and Prova de Progresso under the SBN examinations area. It is intended for neurosurgeons seeking specialist title recognition and for residents completing accredited neurosurgery training who are preparing to sit the title exam. The available official source confirms only the exam's name and its presence in SBN's examinations section; it does not publish question counts, duration, passing score, fee, format, retake rules, or validity period. Because the exam covers neurosurgery as a whole, preparation should be built around the full specialty curriculum: cranial and spinal trauma, neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, functional and stereotactic surgery, spine degenerative disease, hydrocephalus, peripheral nerve, and neurocritical care. A practical study plan combines structured review of core textbooks and the SBN's own educational offerings, such as the Curso Nacional dos Residentes and CETENC-related preparatory activities listed on the site, with repeated practice on clinical reasoning and image interpretation. Candidates should treat this page as an orientation summary only and confirm dates, registration, and eligibility directly with the SBN, since no such details are stated in the source reviewed. This page is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SBN.
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About TENC Neurocirurgia preparation
What is the TENC?
The TENC is the Prova de Título de Especialista em Neurocirurgia, the specialist title examination in neurosurgery. It appears on the SBN website as "TENC 2026," listed among the society's examinations together with the Prova de Recuperação and Prova de Progresso. It targets neurosurgeons and finishing residents seeking formal specialist title recognition.
What is the exam format?
The source reviewed does not state the format, so no section count, question type, or modality can be confirmed. Treat any claim about multiple-choice versus oral components as unverified. Confirm the structure directly with the SBN before planning your final review phase, and prepare for both written reasoning and case-based discussion.
How many questions and how much time?
Neither the number of questions nor the duration is published in the source reviewed, so both remain unknown. Do not rely on figures circulating informally. Check the official SBN examination pages for the announced structure, and rehearse timed blocks of your own so pacing is not a surprise on exam day.
What score do I need to pass, and what does it cost?
The passing score and the registration fee are not stated in the available source, so neither can be confirmed here. Candidates should obtain these values from the SBN directly. Avoid budgeting or setting target scores based on secondhand estimates, since examination rules are revised between editions.
Can I retake the exam if I fail?
The retake policy is not described in the source reviewed. The SBN site does list a separate Prova de Recuperação among its examinations, which suggests recovery routes exist, but the conditions, eligibility, and limits are not confirmed. Ask the SBN about retake rules before you register.
How long is the title valid?
The validity period of the specialist title is not stated in the available source, so it cannot be confirmed. Some credentials require periodic renewal or continuing education; whether that applies here is unknown. Contact the SBN for the current rule rather than assuming the title is permanent.
How should I order my study?
Build the plan around the full specialty rather than favorite topics: start with trauma, neuro-oncology, and vascular disease, then spine, pediatric, functional, and hydrocephalus, finishing with peripheral nerve and neurocritical care. Interleave imaging interpretation and case reasoning weekly. The SBN site lists educational activities, including the Curso Nacional dos Residentes, that can structure review.
What are the most common failure modes?
Typical weaknesses are narrow coverage - over-studying one subspecialty while neglecting spine, pediatric, or functional topics - and poor image interpretation under time pressure. Others include memorizing facts without clinical reasoning and leaving no time for a final integrated review. Track weak areas and revisit them rather than rereading comfortable material.
Is this page official?
No. This is an independent orientation summary prepared for study purposes and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Sociedade Brasileira de Neurocirurgia. All official details - dates, registration, fees, format, and rules - must be confirmed on the SBN website or with the society directly.