Goodman Oral Board Preparation

Overview

The AANS Goodman Oral Board Preparation course is highly interactive and simulates the examination given by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS).

Started in 1997 by Julius Goodman, MD, this course is the premier neurosurgical oral board review, with over 90% of candidates attending at least once prior to taking the exam. The must-attend AANS Goodman Oral Board Preparation course reflects the changes in the ABNS Oral Examination. Practicing neurosurgeons who register for the full course also have the opportunity to attend at least four one-on-one breakout sessions with faculty specific to their subspecialty to prepare for the focused-practice portion of the exam. 

Registration includes a copy of Goodman’s Neurosurgery Oral Board Review by Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD, FAANS.

Important Dates

• 2026 Spring Goodman Oral Board’s Preparation Course – April 7-9, 2026 
• 2026 Fall Goodman Oral Board’s Preparation Course – November 17-19, 2026

Course Director

Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD, FAANS
University of Miami

Dr. Levi is a tenured professor and chair of neurosurgery at the University of Miami MILLER School of Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on complex spinal cord, spine and peripheral nerve disorders. His clinical research interests have focused on developing cellular transplantation strategies to repair injuries within both the human central and peripheral nervous systems.

Accreditation

Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

_{*Plenary session only registration does not include the one-on-one sessions and hot seat participation.}

This agenda is for reference purposes only.

All times are listed in Central Time (CT).

Once you are registered, you will receive the following:

• As the course date gets closer, you will have the opportunity to select your 4 breakout sessions. AANS will also host an attendee information session prior to the course to review the format and allow participants to ask any questions. 
• In addition to your course confirmation email, you will also receive and email from info@aans.org to order a copy of Goodman’s Neurosurgery Oral Board Review by Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD, FAANS.

Important Dates:

• 2026 Spring Goodman Oral Board’s Preparation Course – April 7-9, 2026 
• 2026 Fall Goodman Oral Board’s Preparation Course – November 17-19, 2026 

Course Information and Tips:

All times for the course are listed in Central Time (CT).

Your Zoom account should list your First and Last name as you registered for the course.  We also suggest having a skull and spine model available. 

Shipping Policies

AANS does not ship out of the United States.

Cancellation Policies:

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Requests for cancellation, substitution, or transfer of course registration must be received in writing prior to March 24, 2026, to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations, substitutions, or transfers to another course will only be granted March 24 – April 1, 2026, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations, substitutions, or transfers after Monday, April 6, 2026. Email written cancellation, substitution, or transfer requests to goodmancourse@aans.org.

The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by phone and a formal letter of cancellation will follow in the mail. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable. 

_{Note: Videotaping, recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS}