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NSF December 2023: Enhanced Recovery After Cranial Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 6

Neurosurgical Focus covers a different topic in-depth each month. Enhanced by color images and video clips, each peer-reviewed issue constitutes a state-of-the-art “textbook chapter” in the field of neurosurgery.While Neurosurgical Focus is open-access and has been free to the public since 1996, claiming CME credit is free only for AANS members. Each monthly issue offers […]

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It’s Not Brain Surgery: The AANS Practice and Business Management Podcast, Season 2

“It’s Not Brain Surgery” is the AANS podcast series covering topics related to leadership, practice management and working as a neurosurgeon. Tune in each month to hear professional and career advice from neurosurgical leaders. A new podcast episode will be released weekly and will be available for CME. Season 2 of “It’s Not Brain Surgery” is […]

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Lumbar Coding: From Decompression to Instrumentation

Course Description: Lumbar Coding: From Decompression to Instrumentation provides the building blocks necessary to understand and apply basic coding principles for lumbar cases. Beginning with the fundamental approach of diagnosis to the complex application of instrumentation codes, this coding module is ideal for residents learning coding, especially early career neurosurgeons who are beginning to collect […]

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2023 Pharmacology Update for APPs

Course Description:  In the 2023 Pharmacology Update for APPs course, you will learn the indications, selection and duration of prophylaxis in different neurologic conditions, focusing primarily on traumatic brain injury (TBI). Discussions include neuroprotective agents that are used to prevent further neuronal damage and save neurons in the brain from irreversible injury. These agents target […]

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NSF November 2023: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Goal of Reducing Health Care Disparities in Neurosurgery, Volume 55, Issue 5

Neurosurgical Focus covers a different topic in-depth each month. Enhanced by color images and video clips, each peer-reviewed issue constitutes a state-of-the-art “textbook chapter” in the field of neurosurgery.While Neurosurgical Focus is open-access and has been free to the public since 1996, claiming CME credit is free only for AANS members. Each monthly issue offers […]

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NSF October 2023: Management and Controversies of Antithrombotic Medication in Neurosurgery Volume 55, Issue 4

Neurosurgical Focus covers a different topic in-depth each month. Enhanced by color images and video clips, each peer-reviewed issue constitutes a state-of-the-art “textbook chapter” in the field of neurosurgery.While Neurosurgical Focus is open-access and has been free to the public since 1996, claiming CME credit is free only for AANS members. Each monthly issue offers […]

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Contract Negotiation for Early Career Neurosurgeons

Overview: This course bundle provides early career neurosurgeons with the knowledge to negotiate their first employment contract and successfully handle themselves throughout the interview process. The bundle will include videos, podcast episodes, and an interview etiquette infographic.   The video component contains eight separate recordings, featuring expert speakers from a variety of practice models and geographic […]

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Heart of a Lion, Hands of a Woman: What Women Neurosurgeons Do

Heart of a Lion, Hands of a Woman: What Women Neurosurgeons DoThe production of this book was undertaken in an effort to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Women in Neurosurgery organization. These memoirs/essays and artwork carry startling insights. Individuals who have experienced similar struggles will gain solace from understanding that they are not alone. […]

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AANS Cervical Spine Procedure Coding Principles: Intro to Cervical Coding Cases

Course Description: The AANS Cervical Spine Procedure Coding Principles: Intro to Cervical Coding Cases video course introduces coding principles for cervical spine cases and consists of three short videos and a post-course exam. During this video course, attendees will learn correct coding for reimbursement and prepare for ABNS oral board exam case submission. Please watch […]

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NSF September 2023: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Volume 55, Issue 3

Neurosurgical Focus covers a different topic in-depth each month. Enhanced by color images and video clips, each peer-reviewed issue constitutes a state-of-the-art “textbook chapter” in the field of neurosurgery.While Neurosurgical Focus is open-access and has been free to the public since 1996, claiming CME credit is free only for AANS members. Each monthly issue offers […]