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Neurosurgical Emergencies Course

Virtual

Spring 2027

This course is designed for neurosurgeons, neurosurgery advanced practice providers (APPs), neurologists, intensivists, emergency medicine physicians, and trainees in this field. It provides information about state-of-the-art diagnosis, workup and first-line treatments for neurosurgical emergencies.

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CNS Oral Board Review Course

Virtual

09/19/2026 – 09/20/2026

The CNS Oral Board Review Virtual Course has been designed to reflect the ABNS exam and prepare you for the general or subspecialty-based neurosurgical oral exam, with a focus on best patient management studies.

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Skull Base Fellows Course

In Person

Summer 2027
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center—Cleveland, Ohio

This comprehensive two-day course is tailored for skull base fellows and early-career neurosurgeons with a keen interest in skull base surgery.

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CNS Written Board Review Course

Virtual

Feb. 6, 2027

In this course, expert faculty cover the breadth of all subspecialty and general neuro topics included on the Written Board Exam.

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APP Course

Virtual

Summer 2027

This course offers a structured, practical approach to evaluating, diagnosing, and managing common neurosurgical conditions across a variety of clinical settings tailored to Advanced Practice Providers

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Artificial Intelligence in Neurosurgery: A Technical Application

Virtual

May 15, 2027

This course will arm neurosurgeons with an understanding of the process of Artificial Intelligence model development from conceptualization to implementation in clinical practice.