Fellows (FAANS) Membership

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AANS membership equips you with vital resources for career advancement and places you at the forefront of neurosurgical leadership. Your membership is key to shaping the future of neurosurgery through political advocacy and patient education.

And the FAANS designation means instant recognition of your status as a board-certified neurosurgeon.

Join us to lead and innovate in neurosurgery.

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Member Benefits

Membership Requirements

  • Actively practicing neurosurgery
  • Resides/practices in North America
  • Board certified by one of the following: ABNS; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery
  • Individuals board certified for more than one year are required to provide three letters of sponsorship from AANS voting member neurosurgeons.

Member Obligations

  • Pay Annual Dues:
    • $1,100 if residing in the US
    • $700 if residing in Canada/Mexico
    • $0 if active U.S. Military
  • Document at least 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ each calendar year (January 1 – December 31).
  • Attend the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in-person at least once every three (3) years. On-demand or virtual attendance does not satisfy this requirement.

Apply for Membership

Before beginning your member application, please have the following information ready:

  • Payment method
  • Dates of attendance and names of medical school and residency programs
  • Primary hospital affiliation and start date
  • Current medical license number and dates in effect
  • Proof of board certification (unless ABNS-certified)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English

Upon completion of your application and remittance of membership dues, you will have immediate access to AANS member benefits.

Confirmation of certification by the ABNS, members will be promoted to FAANS membership. 

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If you have questions, please contact Member Services at memberservices@aans.org, 847.378.0500 or toll-free at 888.566.AANS (2267).