The California Association of Neurological Surgeons (CANS) represents neurosurgeons throughout California and provides members with a collective voice on the issues affecting the practice of neurological surgery.
Whether you’re joining CANS for the first time, renewing your membership or accessing your existing account, you can manage your membership here.
Representation
CANS is the largest state society for neurological surgery in the country, with nearly 400 members. We send delegates to the CMA and report directly to the parent organizations and Neurosurgery PAC.
Advocacy
We represent neurosurgeons in California in all practice settings, including those in small private, hospital-employed, academic, and large managed care group positions, The scope of our interests and activities span all these different stakeholders. For example, we have worked on malpractice reform, collected survey data to help ensure fair ER compensation, and are a voice on reimbursement committees for major payors.
Practice Support
We are a resource for practice management optimization and cost containment, human resources and medical-legal issues, and contract negotiations. Members have access to a vast directory of practicing neurosurgeons in the state.
Education
CANS has a strong interest in education both for current trainees as well as those already in practice. We offer free membership to residents and offer two fellowship positions a year to promote activism among trainees. We are a portal to good online educational resources.
Whether you’re joining CANS for the first time, renewing your membership or accessing your existing account, you can manage your membership here.
Membership Questions?
Need help determining your membership type, accessing your account or completing your membership?
Contact CANS for assistance at info@cans1.org.
California Association of Neurological Surgeons
1165 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 150, #8394
San Jose, CA 95125
