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 3,085 Active International 495 Honorary 12 Senior 961 Inactive 452 International Vista 376 Resident 1,160 Associate 28 Affiliate 70 Transitional 61 Total 6,700