By Christina Gerges, MD
The AANS and CNS encourage medical student, resident and early career neurosurgeon interest in the subspecialty of neurotrauma and critical care through a variety of offerings. The CNS offers Self-Assessment in Neurological Surgery (SANS) for neurotrauma, which was designed to strengthen subspecialty specific decision-making skills and clinical management. In addition, many neurotrauma cases are available to review on the CNS Nexus platform, and there are also webinars and other neurotrauma related course offerings that offer CME though the CNS course catalog. Finally, the philanthropic arm of AANS, the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation, offers several “Honor your Mentor” funds in the names of neurotrauma pioneers. These funds encourage development of young neurosurgeons interested in neurotrauma clinical care, research and leadership, while honoring those who established the field. Relevant funds include the Anthony Marmarou, How Sang U, Shelly D. Timmons and Joseph C Maroon/Chuck Noll funds. You may also donate directly to the neurotrauma education fund through AANS. And be sure to follow us on Twitter (@AANSCNStrauma) for links to articles, news and educational offerings throughout the year.