Schaumburg, Ill., September 19, 2025—The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Pathway to Neurosurgery Program. This year, the CNS Foundation will be collaborating with the LA Career Academy and Compton Unified School District on October 13, 2025.
Now in its fifth year, Pathway to Neurosurgery has been instrumental in inspiring and mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons. The initiative is dedicated to alleviating health care disparities by encouraging high school students from underrepresented groups to pursue a career in neurosurgery or medicine.
These high school students will participate in a full day symposium at the CNS Annual Meeting, attending inspiring presentations and participate in hands-on laboratory stations to gain insight into a neurosurgeon’s daily life. At the end of the symposium, the students will be invited to apply for scholarships, and up to two will be selected for year-long mentorships with local neurosurgeons in Los Angeles.
Since its establishment in 2021, the CNS Engagement Committee has led efforts for an inclusive future for neurosurgery, including the CNS Pathway program.
The Pathway to Neurosurgery program is supported by generous grants from Medtronic and Stryker.
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About the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and CNS Foundation
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) is the global leader in neurosurgical education, serving to promote health by advancing neurosurgery through innovation and excellence in education. The CNS provides leadership in neurosurgery by inspiring and facilitating scientific discoveries and its translation into clinical practice. The CNS maintains the vitality of the profession through the volunteer efforts of its members and the development of leadership in service to the public, to colleagues in other disciplines, and to neurosurgeons throughout the world in all stages of their professional lives. For more information, visit cns.org.
The CNS Foundation's philanthropic mission is to improve worldwide patient health by supporting innovative programs that allow neurosurgeons to collaborate globally as researchers, learners, educators, and caregivers. For more information, visit foundation.cns.org.