International Membership

International membership is open to licensed practicing neurosurgeons who live and practice outside North America.

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Benefits of International Membership

• Subscription to our publications: Neurosurgery, Operative Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosurgery, and Congress Quarterly
• Discounts on our online self-assessment tools: SANS Lifelong Learning, SANS: Spine, SANS: Pediatrics, SANS Competencies, and SANS Neurotrauma
• Access to online educational resources with more than 100 online courses and webinars
• Leadership opportunities through volunteering on committees
• Reduced registration rate for the Annual Meeting
• Online management of CME credit, member account, and meeting participation

The annual dues for International membership are priced according to World Bank economy tiers.

Higher Income Countries: $350 ($550 with print journal benefit)
Lower Income Countries: $100 ($300 with print journal benefit)

Are You Eligible?

To qualify for International membership you must be a licensed physician whose practice is limited to neurosurgery. You must also meet the following requirements:

• Reside and practice neurosurgery outside North America (the United States, its territories, Canada, and Mexico)
• Membership in good standing in a local or regional neurosurgical society 

Apply for Membership Today

Submit a completed and signed International membership application, current curriculum vitae, and verification of current membership in a local or regional neurosurgical society. Upon approval by the executive committee, you will be required to pay a $25 application fee and dues per your country's tier.

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You also can download an application. For more information, contact us.