Types of Membership

ACTIVE – $150

Active members of the Section shall be active members of the AANS or CNS who have demonstrated a special interest in cerebrovascular disease.

Only active members may hold office and vote. Active members receive multiple discounts including: 1) 20% discount for print subscription to Stroke; 2) 10% discount for first year of AHA membership; 3) Priority Access to seminars / courses at CV Section Annual Meeting, and 4) Access to the Cerebrovascualr Section Newsletter.

ADJUNCT – $100

Adjunct membership will be granted to non-neurosurgeons who, by reason of special knowledge or expertise, would significantly contribute to the function of the Section.

An adjunct member must be sponsored by two active members and must be approved by two-thirds of the Executive Committee and by a simple majority of the Section membership. Adjunct members will be assessed two thirds of the annual active membership dues. Adjunct members will receive all benefits of membership except 1) they may not vote or hold office, and 2) they are not eligible for discounted registration fees.

INTERNATIONAL – $50

International membership will be available to international members of the CNS and corresponding members to the AANS.

International members will be assessed one-third of the annual active membership dues. International members will receive all benefits of membership except 1) they may not vote or hold office, and 2) they are not eligible for discounted registration fees.

RESIDENT – FREE

Complementary Resident membership is granted to all neurosurgical residents who are in good standing in an accredited residency training program.

Resident members will not be required to pay dues, may serve on committees, will receive the resident registration rate to the CV Section annual meeting, but will not hold office and will not be eligible for discounted Stroke Journal or AHA membership fees. Resident members will be considered for active membership after completion of residency training according to the requirements of active membership. Extension of membership in the Resident category may continue under circumstances of further fellowship training following receipt of a written request to the Membership Chairman and approval by the Executive Committee.

GRADUATING RESIDENT – $150

All graduating residents will receive two years of active membership for the price of one year as they transition to Active status.  Program Director attestation is required.