Overview
Course Description
Artificial Intelligence has played an increasingly important role in healthcare as well as modeling neurosurgical information. This course will arm neurosurgeons with an understanding of the process of Artificial Intelligence model development from conceptualization to implementation in clinical practice. Neurosurgeons with no or limited experience in computer programming as well as those with experience will be able to improve their knowledge and expertise. Artificial Intelligence experts will present the stages of Artificial Intelligence model design as well as roadblocks that may be encountered. Neurosurgeons attending this course will be taught to formulate an Artificial Intelligence question within a clinical framework and to critically assess the strengths and limitations of Artificial Intelligence models in their various stages of design
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize and utilize AI models to address common neurosurgical clinical questions.
- Incorporate AI analyses into neurosurgical practice.
- Evaluate the reliability and efficacy of a given AI model.
- Assess various datasets and tools that moderate the development and use of artificial intelligence.
Note for Program Coordinators: Register your residents for the Artificial Intelligence in Neurosurgery: A Practical Course by using the subscription tool in your Institution account. This purchase option for institutions can ONLY be purchased by a program coordinator to enable the purchase of the course on behalf of someone else. (Residents can also register for themselves through the product listing for the Artificial Intelligence Course.)
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Agenda
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Saturday, May 30, 2026
9:00-9:15 am
Welcome & Introduction
Rui Feng &Eric Oermann
Rui Feng &
Eric Oermann
9:15-10:00 am
How to Evaluate AI Tools and AI Literature
Nico GoffNico Goff
10:00-10:45 am
How to Work with LLMs in Neurosurgery
Eunice YangEunice Yang
10:45-11:00 am
BREAK
11:00-11:45 am
Optimizing Neurosurgical Practice using AI
David ColettaDavid Coletta
11:45 am-12:30 pm
Developing AI Skillset as a Junior Faculty Member
Todd HollonTodd Hollon
12:30-12:45 pm
BREAK
12:45-1:30 pm
Neurodatahub and Getting Data Resources
Xu HanXu Han
1:30-2:15 pm
Medical AI and Neurosurgery, the Investor
Perspective
Olivier Tak
2:15-2:30 pm
Wrap-up
Rui Feng &Eric Oermann
Rui Feng &
Eric Oermann
**Please note: This agenda is tentative, and topics/speakers are subject to change.
Advance rate valid through May 15. Pricing will increase beginning May 16. Pricing is based on member type. If you are not a CNS member and are interested in joining, please visit our Membership page to learn more.
Pricing
Advance Rate
$300
For Members
Non-Member
$450
Regular Rate
$500
For Members
Non-Member
$650
Nurse / Nurse Practitioner / Physician
$125
Advance Rate
Regular Rate
$325
Medical Students / Residents / Fellows CNS Member
$100
Advance Rate
Regular Rate
$300
Accreditation Statement
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The CNS designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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