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Neurosurgeons who are eligible for board certification in North America

Neurosurgeons certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS) or trained internationally and practicing in the U.S

Retired from operative neurosurgery, with more than 20 years spent as an AANS member

Residents and fellows training in the U.S., Canada or Mexico

Students enrolled in an accredited medical school in the U.S., Canada or Mexico

Neurosurgeons trained and residing outside of the U.S. and Canada

Residents or fellows enrolled in neurosurgical training program outside of the U.S., Canada and Mexico

Non-neurosurgeons involved in neurosurgery and neuroscience, including non-neurosurgical MDs and researchers

Nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) involved in neurosurgical care

Certified surgical technologists and neurosurgical administrative staff