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  • Member Types & Benefits

    Join the 11,000-plus neurosurgical professionals from more than 90 countries who are part of the CNS global neurosurgeon community. Click "Learn More" under the member types that fits best to discover more about CNS member benefits.

     

    Active Membership

    Active membership is open to licensed practicing neurosurgeons in North America (US, Canada, and Mexico).

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    Associate Membership

    Associate membership is open to physicians and/or scientists who are not neurological surgeons but have shown distinction in a neurosurgically related discipline.  International Associate is a subcategory of Associate.

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    Emeritus Membership

    Emeritus Membership is open to any retired person 65 years of age or older who applies to the Secretary in writing and has been an Active or International Member in good standing for 20 years or more.

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    International Membership

    International membership is open to licensed practicing neurosurgeons who live and practice outside North America.

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    Medical Student Membership

    Medical Student membership is open to any health care professional student enrolled and in good standing in a current program. 

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    Inactive Membership

    Inactive membership may be requested due to illness, retirement, or other rare circumstances and do not meet the criteria for Emeritus.

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    Affiliate Membership

    Affiliate membership is open to allied healthcare professionals involved in neurosurgically related patient care, teaching, research or administration.

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    Resident Membership

    Resident membership is open to residents in programs approved by ACGME, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada, or the Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery; or, in a fellowship immediately following the completion of residency.

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    International Resident Membership

    International Resident membership is open to residents and fellows enrolled in a neurosurgical training program outside North America and US territories.

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  • In Our Members' Own Words

    Our members share what the CNS community means to them.

    "CNS is an amazing platform to learn and share ideas with colleagues and mentors. I believe CNS provides life-long learning and an opportunity to socialize with peers." Mayur Sharma




    "As a clinical neuropathologist, the CNS community is a critical professional organization for me since without neurosurgeons and the neurosurgery community, there is no chance for neuropathologists to help patients and be forever limited to the study of the dead. In my career of more than 30 years, I have worked closer to my neurosurgery and neuro-oncology colleagues than other pathologists or physicians. CNS is a stellar professional organization that provides a home not only for neurosurgeons, but also all those who work closely with neurosurgeons.

    My other role as an academic educator truly needs the presence of organizations like CNS. Only through these organizations, I can participate in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary work that transcends simple pathology and becomes an effective teaching activity to improve trainee competences and improve patient care. As the molecular and genomic advances change our practice and understanding, I find CNS a perfect venue to convey these advances to neurosurgery trainees in collaboration with my neurosurgical colleagues.

    I can certainly go on more about the value of CNS community, but suffice it to say that I will consider this organization a home during my entire career." – Tarik Tihan

    "The CNS represents the best, brightest, and leading voices in Neurosurgery from all over the world. I look to the CNS for cutting edge education as we as neurosurgeons aim to move our field forward to improve the care of our patients. As a community, the CNS provides the education, resources, support, and opportunities for every neurosurgeon.

    Neurosurgery has a bright future—it is through education, mentorship, and team-based care that we will advance neurosurgical care, develop new procedures and therapies, and improve healthcare delivery and access for our patients. Neurosurgery is at the cutting edge of science and medicine; combined with technology and research, it is very likely that neurosurgical innovation and research will lead to new therapies and cures never before thought achievable—all in our lifetime." – Brian V. Nahed

    "The CNS represents the future of neurosurgery. With a focus on education, innovation, and leadership, the CNS is creating the transformational clinicians and leaders of today and the future in our field." Nader Pouratian



    "Despite significant challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, neurosurgeons have rapidly come together and changed practice patterns to continue to deliver excellent care to all patients. Through efforts led by CNS leadership, neurosurgical education has also pivoted into virtual learning, so that future generations of neurosurgeons receive necessary instruction. These adaptations inspire hope for a bright neurosurgery future." – Robert G. Whitmore

  • Receive access to world-class publications with a CNS membership!

    CNS Members receive a 20% discount on Open Access Article Processing Charges in Neurosurgery Practice.

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