·	Publications, DVD’s & Socioeconomic News
·	Online Benefits
·	Annual Meeting
·	AANS Mentoring Program
·	Other Benefits
·	AANS Resident Course Series

Resident Member Benefits

Residents in North America enjoy free membership in the AANS. As a resident member, you are entitled to AANS’ vast array of benefits and specific educational programs tailored exclusively for your neurosurgical development. Below is a listing of benefits that might be of particular interest to you. Also, be sure to join us in San Diego, CA, May 2-7, 2009, for the 77th AANS Annual Meeting

• Publications, DVD’s & Socioeconomic News -
  • Residents in North America receive a complimentary journal subscription through a charitable contribution provided by Medtronic’s Spine and Biologics Division
  • Neurosurgical Focus —free online journal
  • Member discounts on educational publications, DVD's or meeting registration
  • Complimentary subscription to the AANS Bulletin
  • AANS Academic Services Newsletter—complimentary AANS bi-annual academic program newsletter created for Department Chairman and Training Program Directors. This publication features information, benefits and services pertinent to academic programs and residents.

• Online Benefits-Free to Residents
  • AANS/SNS Neurosurgical Online Sessions
  • Minimally Invasive Microendoscopic Decompressive Laminotomy for Lumbar Stenosis
  • Online Case Studies—a repository for neurosurgical cases on www.MyAANS.org and select “Online Case Studies”
  • Core Competencies—Penn State Hershey ACGME Core Competencies Lecture Series
  • AANS Online Membership Directory—free listing and free access through www.MyAANS.org and select “Directory”
  • Complimentary subscription to the AANS online newsletter, E-News
  • Participation in the Young Neurosurgeons Listserv

• Annual Meeting-
  • Annual Meeting registration is free for neurosurgical residents in North America
  • FREE breakfast seminars & practical clinics through AANS Marshals Program at the AANS Annual Meeting. Information will be avialbale in February, 2009.
  • Complimentary resident-specific practical clinics at the AANS annual meeting. New info coming soon.
  • Top Gun Competition at the AANS Annual Meeting — A three-day competition for residents and fellows attending the AANS Annual Meeting.Visit the Annual Meeting area for news of the next competition.

• AANS Mentoring Program
  • An opportunity to be matched with a seasoned neurosurgeon mentor to guide you through your training
  • Resident Q & A's

• Other Benefits-
  • Neurosurgery’s Supported Grants & Awards—access a listing of neurosurgical grants and awards
  • Eligibility for section memberships

Are you completing your residency in the next year or two? Look for these benefits:

• AANS Online Career Center—a job search and placement tool
• AANS Office Essentials—assist residents embarking on the next phase of their career, the AANS created the AANS Office Essentials Program