Medical Student Membership

The CNS Medical Student Membership is open to medical students who are enrolled in an accredited medical school approved by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC).

CNS Medical Student Membership is now offered complimentary to eligible medical students.

  • Complimentary access to the University of Neurosurgery, featuring more than 40 online courses and webinars.
  • Discounts on SANS Lifelong Learning, CNS online self-assessment tool, as well as SANS: Spine, SANS: Pediatrics, SANS Competencies and SANS Neurotrauma.
  • Reduced registration fee for CNS Annual Meeting.
  • Opportunity to participate in the organization by volunteering on various CNS committees, such as the Education Committee and the Annual Meeting Committee.
  • Reduced prices on other CNS publications and courses.

Eligibility

An applicant for Medical Student Membership in the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) must be enrolled in an accredited medical school approved by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC).

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Applicants must submit for consideration a complete and signed Medical Student Membership Application and a signed letter from the Medical School Dean, Neurosurgery Department Chairman, or Enrollment Official verifying the student’s enrollment and expected date of graduation. Upon approval by the CNS Executive Committee, membership will be activated and a welcome letter will be sent. Membership will renew automatically each year and terminate upon graduation from medical school. Once accepted into an accredited Residency Program, you are encouraged to reapply for CNS Resident Membership.

Please direct questions to:
Member Services Department
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
10 N. Martingale Road, Suite 190
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Phone: 847 240 2500
Fax: 847 240 0804
Toll Free: 877 517 1CNS
Email: membership@1cns.org

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