Resident Member Benefits
Residents in North America enjoy free membership in the AANS. No annual dues or application fees.
As a resident member, you are entitled to AANS’ vast array of benefits and specific educational programs tailored exclusively for your neurosurgical development. Below is a listing of benefits that might be of particular interest to you. Also, be sure to join us at the AANS Annual Meeting.
Publications, DVD's & Socioeconomic News
Residents in North America receive a complimentary journal subscription through a charitable contribution provided by Medtronic’s Spine and Biologics Division
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Neurosurgical Focus —free online journal
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Member discounts on educational courses, publications, DVD's and meeting registration
- Complimentary subscription to the AANS Neurosurgeon
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AANS Academic Services Newsletter —complimentary AANS bi-annual academic program newsletter created for Department Chairman and Training Program Directors. This publication features information, benefits and services pertinent to academic programs and residents.
Online Benefits-Free to Residents
Annual Meeting
- Annual Meeting registration is free for neurosurgical residents in North America
- FREE breakfast seminars & practical clinics through AANS Marshals Program at the AANS Annual Meeting.
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Complimentary resident-specific practical clinics at the AANS annual meeting.
- Neurosurgical Top Gun Competition — A three-day competition for residents and fellows attending the AANS Annual Meeting. Visit the Annual Meeting area for news of the next competition.
AANS Mentoring Program
2012 Advanced Neurosurgical Resident Education/Training Courses
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) continues to offer FREE courses to neurosurgical residents thanks to the collaborative efforts of AANS and our valued corporate partners to support advanced resident educational training in topic areas not always covered within neurosurgical residency. The Residency Program Directors/Department Chairs are notified of these resident course opportunities approximately twelve weeks in advance of each course and are asked to nominate one resident and one alternate from their program to attend each course, based upon specified course criteria.
2012 Courses (to date):
- Peripheral Nerve: March 29-30 in Baltimore; Course Director — Allan Belzberg, MD, FAANS
- Spinal Deformity: March 30-April 1 in Baltimore; Course Director — Robert Heary, MD, FAANS
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Aug 3-5 in Chicago; Course Co-directors — Jason Sheehan, MD, PhD, FAANS; and John Suh, MD, in collaboration with ASTRO
- Endovascular Techniques for Residents: Oct 18 in Memphis; Course Co-directors — Adam S. Arthur, MD, MPH, FAANS, FACS; and Erol Veznedaroglu, MD, FAANS
- Fellows Course in Endovascular Techniques: Oct 19-20 in Memphis; Course Co-directors — Adam S. Arthur, MD, MPH, FAANS, FACS; and Erol Veznedaroglu, MD, FAANS in collaboration with SNIS and SVIN
- Skull Base for Senior Residents: Oct. 11-14 in Memphis; Course Director — Jon H. Robertson, MD, FAANS
- Fundamentals in Spinal Surgery: Nov 8-10 in Chicago; Course Co-directors — R. Patrick Jacob, MD, FAANS, FACS; and Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD, FAANS
- Vascular Techniques for Residents: Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Memphis; Course Co-directors — Adam S. Arthur, MD, MPH, FAANS, FACS; and Michael Lawton, MD, FAANS
The AANS’ Pinnacle Partners in Neurosurgery participating companies are involved with the resident courses; previous supporters will be contacted regarding the above 2012 offerings. Corporate course supporters are identified at that time and are listed on materials/promotions related to the course (electronic and hard copy, in pre- and post-course marketing as well as on-site). If you or your company has an interest in additional information on these courses, please contact Joni L. Shulman, AANS Associate Executive Director, Education & Meetings, at jls@aans.org or 847.378.0558.
Are you completing your residency in the next year or two? Look for these benefits:
AANS Online Career Center—a job search and placement tool
AANS Office Essentials—assist residents embarking on the next phase of their career, the
AANS created the AANS Office Essentials Program
AANS has made a commitment to developing essential products and services neurosurgeons need to improve their bottom line and manage their practice more efficiently. Residents about to complete their training derive extra benefits from these programs. The AANS Office Essentials program includes courses, online educational opportunities, publications and DVD's which covers the following topics: Business/Finance, Coding & Reimbursement, Human Resources, Insurance/Legal, Marketing & Patient Satisfaction, Patient Education, Personal Finances & Other Personal Services.
Visit the AANS Online Marketplace to learn more about AANS Office Essentials.