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Descriptive statistics were used to report the data. <\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Results\u2002Between February 1 and March 31, 2023, 42\/46 (91.3%) national\n                    representatives responded to our questionnaire and the completion rate was 100%.\n                    Most countries (71.4%) offer a neurosonology training program during neurology\n                    residency, but it is part of the undergraduate medical program only in 30.9%.\n                    National certification is available in 47.6% of the countries surveyed and most\n                    countries (76.2%) require certification to practice. In 50% of the countries,\n                    candidates are assessed by a board examination, while in 26.2% they just need to\n                    document their practice. There is no formal accreditation of neurosonology\n                    centers in 78.6% of the countries surveyed. Only a few require certified\n                    personnel and appropriate equipment. Adequate teaching and research activities\n                    are only rarely necessary elements for laboratory accreditation.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Conclusion\u2002Our results indicate that there is a substantial need for\n                    transnational harmonization of neurosonological standards to guarantee\n                    uniformity and quality of performance. 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