Affiliate Membership

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Affiliate members are neurosurgeons who practice in the US and were trained internationally or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS).

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Member Benefits

Membership Requirements

  • Reside/practice in North America
  • Affiliate members are either: trained and certified outside of North America and practicing in North America or board-certified by the AOBS;
  • Letters of sponsorship from three AANS member neurosurgeons
    Note: The AANS can assist in identifying a member sponsor
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English

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 five 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 for application fee/first-year dues
  • Dates of attendance and names of medical school and residency programs
  • Current medical license number and dates in effect
  • Certification documentation

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

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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).