Goodman Oral Board Preparation

Overview

The 2025 AANS Goodman Oral Board Preparation course is highly interactive and simulates the examination given by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS).

Started in 1997 by Julius Goodman, MD, this course is the premier neurosurgical oral board review, with over 90% of candidates attending at least once prior to taking the exam. The must-attend 2025 AANS Goodman Oral Board Preparation course reflects the changes in the ABNS Oral Examination. Practicing neurosurgeons who register for the full course have the opportunity to attend at least four breakout sessions specific to their subspecialty to prepare for the focused-practice portion of the exam.

Registration includes a copy of Goodman’s Neurosurgery Oral Board Review by Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD, FAANS.

Important Dates

• 2025 April/May Goodman Oral Board Preparation Course: April 29–May 1,  2025
• 2025 November Goodman Oral Board Preparation Course: November 4-6, 2025

Course Director

Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD, FAANS
University of Miami

Dr. Levi is a tenured professor and chair of neurosurgery at the University of Miami MILLER School of Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on complex spinal cord, spine and peripheral nerve disorders. His clinical research interests have focused on developing cellular transplantation strategies to repair injuries within both the human central and peripheral nervous systems.

Accreditation

Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

_{*Plenary session only registration does not include the one-on-one sessions and hot seat participation.}

This agenda is for reference purposes only.

All times are listed in Central Time (CT).

Once you are registered, you will receive the following:

• As the course date gets closer, you will have the opportunity to select your 4 breakout sessions.
• In addition to your course confirmation email, you will also receive and email from info@aans.org to order a copy of Goodman’s Neurosurgery Oral Board Review by Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD, FAANS.

Important Dates:

• 2025 April/May Goodman Oral Board Preparation Course: April 29–May 1,  2025
• 2025 November Goodman Oral Board Preparation Course: November 4-6, 2025

April/May Course

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Course Information and Tips:

All times for the course are listed in Central Daylight Time (CDT).

Your Zoom account should be your First and Last name as you registered for the course. Breakout Sessions: We suggest you “star” or “favorite” your breakout session and other session you plan to attend so they are easy to locate. We also suggest having a skull and spine model available.

Shipping Policies

AANS does not ship out of the United States.

Cancellation Policies:

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Requests for cancellation, substitution, or transfer of course registration must be received in writing prior to April 30, 2025, to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations, substitutions, or transfers to another course will only be granted October 21-31, 2025, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations, substitutions, or transfers after April 30, 2025. Email written cancellation, substitution, or transfer requests to education@aans.org.

The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by phone and a formal letter of cancellation will follow in the mail. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable; however, airline and hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

_{Note: Videotaping, recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS}