Educational Tools for Those In-Training

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons is committed to excellence in education and to the success of neurosurgical residents. The CNS provides a host of educational resources and tools designed to help to residents develop their leadership skills, improve their clinical knowledge, and refine their surgical technique

• The CNS Annual Meeting - The premier neurosurgical education event of the year includes a number of events and discounts exclusively for residents:
  • Complimentary Housing for Resident Members
    (limited availability).
  • CNS Resident/Honored Guest Luncheon
    (Complimentary to Resident Members).
  • CNS Resident SANS Challenge competition.
  • CNS Resident Recruitment Social.
  • Discounted rates on Luncheon Seminars & Registration.
  
  
• The CNS 3-D Surgical Anatomy Course for Senior Residents offers senior Neurosurgical Residents a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from the neurosurgery’s best. Led by nationally-recognized neurosurgeons, this interactive course includes both didactic 3-D anatomy lectures and hands on cadaveric dissections.
  
  
• CNS University of Neurosurgery
  • Online Courses – Choose from spine, neurovascular and epilepsy topics as well as courses in Non-Clinical Core Competencies. Access is complimentary to CNS Resident Members.
  • Lecture Hall – Resident Members can view select lectures from past CNS Annual Meetings from the convenience of their home computer.
  • Webinars – These live and archived online events are led by neurosurgical subspecialty experts.
  
  
• SANS: Lifelong Learning - The CNS Self Assessment in Neurosurgery is the most popular online learning resource, allowing neurosurgical residents to refine their surgical decision making skills. This dynamic learner-driven tool offers expanded learning links and an in-depth critique of each question. Click here to learn about SANS licensing opportunities for your residency program.
  
  
• Fellowships, Grants & Research Awards
  • CNS Sponsored Fellowship Awards - Sponsored fellowship awards represent a strategic investment by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons on behalf of the Field of Neurosurgery.
  • CNS Annual Meeting Abstract Awards.
  • Resident Award/Grants – The CNS is pleased to provide a list of grants, awards and fellowships. The list includes Neurosurgery sponsored grants, government and private funding agencies. Click on the desired grant and you will be directed to the grant’s funding webpage or to a summary with contact information provided.
  • Fellowship Directory.
  
  
• Other Resources for Neurosurgeons in Training
  • Medical Student Curriculum.
  • Residency Programs.
  • Open Residency Positions.
  • Resident Curriculum Guideline.
  • Resident Review Course.