Membership in the Congress of Neurological Surgeons is available to board-certified and board-eligible neurosurgeons, residents, fellows, as well as nursing and allied health professionals from the US and worldwide. Member dues provide benefits such as education, meetings, publications, physician and patient resources, job placement service, advocacy, and practice management resources. The Congress of Neurological Surgeons maintains the vitality of our learned profession through the altruistic volunteer efforts of its members and the development of leadership in service to the public, to our colleagues in other disciplines, and to the special needs of the neurosurgical community throughout the world.

CNS Membership by Category Active 2,978 Active International 481 Honorary 12 Senior 918 Inactive 431 International Vista 269 Resident 1,059 Associate 20 Affiliate 49 Transitional 89 Total 6,306