Membership Levels

Active Members: Active membership shall consist of neurological surgeons who are members of the AANS or CNS and who profess a true interest in the surgery of the pediatric patient. Active members must give proof of good professional standing, and hold unrestricted licenses to practice medicine in the United States of America, its Territories, or one of the Provinces of Canada, or of the Republic of Mexico, and must be actively engaged in the practice of neurological surgery, unless by unanimous vote of the executive committee, a specific exception to this rule is deemed advisable. Active (Foreign) members are those who reside outside the United States, Canada, or Mexico, but who are active members of the AANS or CNS. Active members or Active (Foreign) members shall be the only members with a vote in the affairs of the Section.

Associate Members: Associate membership may be accorded to those individuals who qualify as Associate Members of the AANS or CNS and who have an interest and an expertise in the area of pediatric neurosurgery. The total Associate Membership shall not exceed 10% of the Active Membership of the Joint Section.

Honorary Members: Honorary membership may be conferred in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

International Members: International members shall be practicing neurosurgeons residing outside the United States of United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Mexico who do not qualify as Active (Foreign) members. They shall be neurological surgeons who are certified or recognized by the peer review process in their native country. They shall be proposed and chosen because of their national and international recognition, devotion and contribution to neurological science. International members may serve on committees and as consultants, but may not vote, hold office or committee chairs.

Resident Members: Any resident or fellow who is a member of the AANS or CNS and is in good standing in a neurosurgical training program is eligible to join the section.

Number of Members: 55 in 1975, 82 in 1979, 135 in 1984, 215 in 1995, 250 in 1996, 344 in 2007, 391 in 2008

Yearly dues: $100.00 for Active members only

Application Fee: none

Instructions for Membership:

  1. log in to https://www.myaans.org with existing username and password or create a login account.
  2. Select “member applications” from the list on the left of the screen.
  3. Select “create a new application”.
  4. For application type, select “AANS/CNS pediatric section” from the drop down menu..
  5. Follow online instructions.

Procedure for Application for Membership

a) A candidate must meet the qualifications for either active, associate or international membership.
b) A candidate for membership shall apply in writing to the Joint Section and submit the names of two references that are active members of the Joint Section. A candidate for international membership shall apply in writing to the Joint Section and submit the names of three references, at least one of whom shall be an AANS Active, Active (Foreign) or International Member from the applicant's country, or an individual of international stature in that country or geographical region. The proposal shall be submitted to the membership committee at least 30 days prior to its meeting, and must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae written in English.
c) The Membership Committee shall investigate the credentials of a candidate for membership.
d) After approval of the Membership Committee, the candidate shall be presented to the Executive Council.