Residents, Fellows, Students & Young Neuromodulators

As a Trainee member, you are eligible for valuable benefits that far exceed the annual membership fee, including:

• Exclusive Access to Hands-On Training: Priority for annual and mid-year cadaver courses led by world-class faculty, offering a comprehensive and unbiased look at neuromodulation devices.
• Mentorship and Professional Development: Access to a network of highly accomplished neuromodulation leaders for mentorship, including guidance through landmark papers and personal career advice.
• Networking and Career Opportunities: Unique opportunities for networking within the neuromodulation field and support in securing future employment.

As an Early Career member, you are eligible for valuable benefits that far exceed the annual membership fee, including:

• Subsidized Membership for Recent Graduates: Specialized membership rate for individuals within three years of completing their training, covering all the benefits of active membership.
• Leadership and Committee Involvement: Opportunities to take on leadership roles and serve on committees, contributing to the direction and activities of the society.
• Comprehensive Access to Resources: Full access to the Neuromodulation journal both online and in print, ensuring members are up to date with the latest research and advancements in the field.

No other organization gives you more of the support you need to advance your career than NANS! Click here to learn more.

CLINICAL CASE SERIES
See below for eight clinical cases that have been created for the NANS Clinical Case Discussion Series. Although there may be some case by case variation by topic, each case follows a standardized format that is meant to highlight core educational concepts within neuromodulation that are relevant to Fellows and Residents in training. These cases were created by RFS board members as well as those Fellows participating in the Mentorship program. Each case was carefully reviewed and created in conjunction with a NANS faculty mentor.

1. FBSS Case
2. DRG for PHN
3. Neuropathic Pain Case
4. Occipital Neuralgia Case
5. Arulkumar Explant Case
6. Anticoagulation in SCS
7. Chronic Pelvic Pain
8. IDDS for Cancer Pain

VISUAL ABSTRACT SERIES 
Click the links below to view our visual abstract series, which summarize key articles published within the neuromodulation space.

1. Effective Relief of Pain and Associated Symptoms with Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation System
2. Sensor-Driven Position-Adaptive Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain
3. 10KHZ HF SCS Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain: A 24 Month Study
4. SCS Intervention Decreased or Stabilized Opioid Usage at 1-Year Post-Implant
5. SCS Frequency Study
6. IDDS vs. CMM for Refractory Cancer Pain
7. Efficacy of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
8. A Multicenter Study Evaluating DRG Stimulation and Predictors for Trial Success
9. The Cost Effectiveness of SCS in the Treatment of FBSS
10. Safety and Efficacy of Peripheral Electrical Stimulation to Treat Chronic Pain
11. Multicolumn SCS for Predominant Back Pain in FBSS Patients
12. SCS Infection Rate and Risk Factors: Results from a United States Payer Database
13. Percutaneous PNS Provides Sustained Relief in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
14. Sensor-Driven Position-Adaptive Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain
15. Effective Relief of Pain and Associated Symptoms with Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation System
16. Burst SCS for Limb and Back Pain
17. PROCO-RCT Frequency & Analgesia in SCS
18. Neurostimulation for Chronic Pain and Ischemic Diseases: Consenus Recommendations

VIDEOS:

• Implantation of a Baclofen Pump
• Implantation of Thoracic SCS

KNOT TYING VIDEOS (COURTESY OF ANIMATED KNOTS)​:

• One-handed Tie
• Two-handed Tie
• Surgeon’s Knot

NANS SCS WORKSHOP FOR FELLOWS/RESIDENTS VIDEO PRESENTATIONS:
(Warning: these links contain large video files, which may take time to download)

• Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• The Mechanics of Programming for DBS
• Programming DBS for Parkinson’s Disease

Below are educational resources offered by system manufacturers directed towards patients. You may find it useful not only to direct your patients to these websites, but also to use them for your own understanding of each implantable system.

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​VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION
Cyberonics

• VNS Therapy for Epilepsy

FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY
View our Fellowship Directory to see a list of institutions, fellowship coordinators, and their contact information. 

PAIN MANAGEMENT

• American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians website

NEUROSURGERY

• AANS Career Center website
• CNS Jobseeker’s website

NANS Career Center
The Career Center is designed to connect NANS members with career opportunities and resources in neuromodulation. Whether you are seeking a new position, looking to hire talented professionals, or simply exploring your career options, the NANS Career Center is your go-to resource.

This program is designed to promote research collaboration in the field of neuromodulation amongst resident physicians, fellows, and attendings in the field of pain medicine.

If you are a researcher looking for other collaborators to join your project or a collaborator looking for research projects to join, or have any questions about the program, please email us at [email protected].