Education
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From Primary Board preparation to lifelong CME, CNS delivers evidence-based education designed by neurosurgeons, for neurosurgeons.
- 200+ CME activities annually
SANS
Self-Assessment in Neurological Surgery
Board prep · lifelong learning
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Courses
In-person & virtual CME courses
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Webinars
Expert-led virtual programs
On-demand access
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CNS+ App
Guidelines, education and AI-powered answers right at your fingertips.
iOS & Android
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Neurosurgery’s next chapter starts with an idea.
From AI-powered tools to the new Innovation Institute fellowship, CNS is building the infrastructure for surgical innovation.
Innovation Institute
- 2-year fellowship.
- 15 fellows per cohort.
- Open to all career stages.
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Neuro Innovate
Annual symposium at U of Chicago designed to accelerate the journey from concept to company.
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CNS AI Course
Annual Meeting course providing a framework for answering neurosurgical questions using data science models.
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TNT at Annual Meeting
Technology & Neurosurgery Today. Innovation programming at the CNS Annual Meeting.
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Featured Content
What neurosurgeons are reading.
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy for Adjunctive Management of Hydrocephalus Associated With Previously Embolized Vein of Galen Malformations
Original Research · Pediatric · DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003457
Treating hydrocephalus in patients with vein of Galen malformations (VOGM).
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Is There a Benefit to Suture Expansile Duraplasty in Decompressive Hemicraniectomy? A Retrospective, Bicentric Cohort Study
Clinical Research · General Neurosurgery · DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001706
Methods of closing the dura mater affect outcomes after decompressive hemicraniectomy.
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The Palisades Fire: A Story of Preparedness, Resilience and Perseverance
Garni Barkhoudarian, MD, FCNS
The Palisades Fire scorched 23,448 acres and destroyed 6,837 homes. Neurosurgeons on the front line share lessons in preparedness and community resilience.
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Make an exponential impact with the preeminent society shaping the future of neurosurgery.
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Every Career Stage
200+ CME Activities
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Board Preparation
SANS, oral board review, and primary exam prep resources
CNS Annual Meeting
Discounted registration to the premier neurosurgical meeting
Tailored for every stage of your career.
Practicing Neurosurgeons
CME opportunities, self-assessment tools, surgical case libraries, and webinars for practicing neurosurgeons.
- Active Membership
- On-demand Webinars
- SANS Lifelong Learning
- Annual Meeting
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Residents
Board prep, SANS, fellowship resources, and career guidance for neurosurgery residents.
- Fellowship Resources
- SANS Board Prep
- Resident Membership
- Annual Meeting
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Medical Students
Complimentary membership, career resources, and early exposure to neurosurgical education.
- Medical student membership
- Education Resources
- Career Pathways
- Mentorship
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Program Directors & Coordinators
SANS institutional licenses, program management tools, and coordinator-specific:
- SANS Institutional reports
- Program Tools
- PCPD Corner
- Training Resources
- Go to Program Directors & Coordinators hub
Advanced Practice Provider Resources
Advanced practice resources, new courses, and CME designed for neurosurgery APPs and affiliates.
- Membership
- APP Courses
- CME Credits
- Guidelines
- Go to APPs hub
Get involved with the CNS.
Join. Support. Advocate. Volunteer.
Join
Become a CNS member and access the full library of education, publications, and career resources.
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Support
Support the CNS Foundation and help fund scholarships, global education, and research initiatives.
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Advocate
View the latest efforts in neurosurgery’s fight for fair policy, reimbursement, and patient protection.
- Advocacy efforts
Volunteer
Volunteer leaders directly shape CNS programs. Join a committee, review abstracts, or mentor residents.
Defending your right to practice
The Washington Office is active on Capitol Hill fighting for neurosurgeons every session.
Champion Fair Reimbursement
Improve Health Care Competition
Increase GME Funding
Reduce Administrative Burdens
Advocacy
Organized neurosurgery drives federal policy.
ICYMI: Spine Surgery Leaders Call for Immediate End to Denial of Standard-of-Care Implants in Cervical Fusion
- May 11, 2026
- DC Press Room, Statements and Releases
Position Statement On Insurance Coverage for Interbody Biomechanical Devices (CPT 22853) in Cervical Spine Arthrodesis
- May 11, 2026
- Position Statements
ICYMI: Neurosurgery Leader Responds to Federal Action Aligning Hospital Nutrition with Patient Care
- Apr 21, 2026
- DC Press Room, Statements and Releases