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Scientific Information & Continuing Medical Education AANS is recognized within the field as a leader in the communication of scientific knowledge. Not only does the AANS Annual Meeting offer a comprehensive and innovative scientific program addressing the most current and complex issues in neurosurgery, but AANS also offers a series of advanced clinical educational courses called the "AANS Master Series." AANS Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting provides numerous opportunities to earn valuable CME, network with peers and view the latest innovations in the field of neurosurgery. AANS Education Program Courses AANS courses cover a range of subjects including coding and reimbursement, practicement, and oral board preparation. AANS Master Series Courses Master Series courses use state-of-the-art equipment, instrumentation and research-taught by experts in the field of neurosurgery. Hands-on instruction, with strict, high faculty-to-student ratios, are the cornerstone of the AANS Master Series. Courses are taught at the Medical Education and Research Institute (MERI) in Memphis, TN, an advanced training facility providing a unique instructional opportunity, using fresh, unembalmed anatomical material and the latest medical technology to present a realistic operating room environment. Scientific AANS Journals AANS scientific journals are celebrated for their authoritative clinical articles, cutting-edge laboratory research papers, interesting case reports, expert technical notes, and more! Members enjoy four journals with their membership: Journal of Neurosurgery and Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, (available in February 2004) and Neurosurgical Focus, the online rapid-publication. Self- Education AANS has expanded its publications line to include DVDs and videotapes, introducing spinal instrumentation as the first of the topic covered. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Tracking AANS makes it easy for you to track the CME vital for licensure, hospital and faculty appointments, national and state medical organization memberships, and even sustaining malpractice insurance. As a membership benefit, AANS records and tracks your CME. Members can visit MyAANS.org to access and print out a copy of their personalized CME transcript as well as certificates of credit from AANS-sponsored and joint-sponsored meetings.