CME Accreditation
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) ACCREDITATION
The main goals of the 2026 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting are to serve as a primary source of continuing medical education, advance neuroscience research and promote a climate conducive to excellence in clinical practice. The 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting Committee is dedicated to meeting these goals.
The 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting is the ultimate resource for the transfer of scientific, technical and intellectual information to the neurosurgical community. Feedback obtained from the online attendee evaluation survey is critical when determining program content. Special recognition is extended to the individuals of the Annual Meeting Committee and Scientific Program Subcommittee and the committees they represent for their perseverance and commitment to making the meeting a success.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After attending the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, participants will be able to:
- Apply advanced techniques for treatments within their sub-specialties.
- Describe complication avoidance in the treatment of diseases to their peers.
- Recognize techniques used in surgical treatments for improved outcomes and complication avoidance.
- Better advocate for their patients and their practices in the ever-changing healthcare field.
ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSURES
ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education require that anyone in a position to control the content of this or any CME activity has disclosed all financial relationships with any ineligible company. The ACCME defines an “ineligible company” as companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships of any dollar amount occurring in the previous 24 months are considered to be relevant if the educational content is related to the business lines or products of the ineligible company. Failure or refusal to disclose will result in the withdrawal of the invitation to participate in this or any AANS CME activity. Similarly, should the AANS be unable to satisfactorily resolve an identified conflict of interest, this may result in the withdrawal of the invitation to participate in this or any AANS CME activity.
How to Claim CME for the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
Log into MyAANS here: https://myaans.aans.org
Then navigate to NeuroU at https://neurou.aans.org (you will still be logged in)
- Go to My Courses in the left navigation.
- Locate 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting and click Start.
- Click on the days/sessions you attended and wish to claim credit for.
- Use the drop-down arrow to select the number of credits (the maximum amount will be pre-populated). Click claim CME.
- Repeat for each day/session of the meeting.
- Complete the evaluation.
- Download your certificate. It will also be available in My Transcripts.
DISCLAIMER
The material presented at the 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting has been made available by AANS for educational purposes only. The material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, method or procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather it is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty, which may be helpful to others who face similar situations.
Neither the content (whether written or oral) of any course, seminar or other presentation in the program, nor the use of a specific product in conjunction therewith, nor the exhibition of any materials by any parties coincident with the program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented, the products used or the material exhibited by the AANS or its committees, commissions or affiliates.
The AANS makes no statements, representations or warranties (whether written or oral) regarding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) status of any product used or referred to in conjunction with any course, seminar or other presentation being made available as part of the 2026 Annual Meeting. Faculty members shall have sole responsibility to inform attendees of the FDA status of each product that is used in conjunction with any course, seminar or presentation and whether such use of the product is in compliance with FDA regulations.
The AANS disclaims any and all liability for injury or damages to any individual attending the 2026 Annual Meeting and for all claims that may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted by physicians or any other person. There may be, on occasion, changes in faculty and program content. The AANS is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel fees or penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.