The National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (NBPNS) grew out of a coalition of nutrition societies known as The Intersociety Professional Nutrition Education Consortium (IPNEC) that was founded in 1997. The goal of IPNEC was to expand nutrition literacy among physicians by expanding the pool of Physician Nutrition Specialist®, establishing education standards for fellowship training of PNSs, and establishing a unified mechanism for certifying PNSs.

 

OUR MISSION: The current mission of the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (NBPNS) is to maintain credentialing standards for assessment and certification of physicians seeking recognition as a Physician Nutrition Specialist. Certification as a Diplomat of the NBPNS signifies a physician as having achieved a high level of competency and understanding in scientifically sound, evidenced-based medical nutrition.

 

Application processing during COVID-19 pandemic

 

For faster processing of your applications, please scan your completed and signed application form and required documentation into a PDF file. Send the completed application PDF via email to eforms@ptcny.com . Please enter the examination and testing window in subject line, and provide your full name, address, and phone number within the email.

 

Application forms are included in the Handbook for Candidates listed below.

 

For Examination Dates, Application deadlines, Eligibility requirements, and Fees, please click on the examination link below.


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