Provisional + Affiliate Provisional Membership

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Fresh from a North American neurosurgical residency program and on the cusp of board certification, you’re poised for a remarkable career in neurosurgery. We recognize the complexities and uncertainties of this crucial transition.

We’ve curated essential resources to support your transition into neurosurgery. From expert billing and coding guidance to specialized oral board prep, free educational offerings, and seamless CME tracking, we provide the tools to excel on your journey to board certification and beyond.

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Member Benefits

Stay on the cutting edge with subscriptions to the official journals of the AANS from the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG):
- Journal of Neurosurgery (online and print)
- Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine (online)
- Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics (online)
- Journal of Neurosurgery: Case Lessons (online) with discounted APC for AANS members
- Neurosurgical Focus (online)
- Neurosurgical Focus: Video (online)
Save on your AANS Annual Scientific Meeting registration and NeuroU online courses
Be an expert with eligibility to join subspecialty sections
Become a leader in your field with eligibility to serve on AANS committees
Search for other members in the member directory
Earn and track subspecialty CME
Save on Professional Liability Insurance with The Doctors Company
Find qualified candidates or the next step in your career in the AANS Online Career Center
Save on products and services from Thieme and the Patient Education Institute

Membership Requirements

Reside/practice in North America
Proof of neurosurgical training completion: Either a copy of residency diploma or a letter from your residency program director indicating the date of your residency completion
Eligible for board certification by: *ABNS or letter from training program director; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery; *AOBS

*Upon confirmation of certification by the ABNS, members will be promoted to FAANS membership. Upon confirmation of certification by the AOBS, members will be promoted to Affiliate membership.

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
Primary hospital affiliation and start date
Current medical license number and dates in effect

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