Neurosurgery: Professional Development Resources

The American Academy of Neurology is the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, with more than 40,000 members. The AAN is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurological care.

The AANS is dedicated to propelling the specialty of neurological surgery forward. Founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society, the AANS is a leading scientific and educational organization with 12,000+ global members.

The broad aim of the American Board Of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the science of neurological surgery and thereby to serve the cause of public health.

As the premier professional society of academic neurologists and neuroscientists since 1875, the ANA continues to set the standard for research and practice through its popular Annual Meeting, the highly ranked journals Annals of Neurology and Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology (ACTN), and through advocacy for national policies that serve the best interest of researchers, practitioners, and patients.

The CNS enhances health and improves lives through innovative neurosurgical education, advancement of clinical practice & scientific exchange.

The Society of Neurological Surgeons is the American society of leaders in neurosurgical residency education, and is the oldest neurosurgical society in the world. The Society is dedicated to enhancing the practice of neurological surgery by promoting excellence in education research and patient care.

WINS aims to promote professional growth and development, while striving to establish a platform that facilitates meaningful exchanges and global interaction among women surgeons.