About the NANS RFS Mentorship Program:

Purpose: The purpose of the Mentorship Program is to cultivate professional relationships between North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) physicians within the field of Neuromodulation, to foster career development, and to enhance overall patient care and safety.

Objectives:

• Improve Neuromodulation education and training to residents and fellows.
• Cultivate research collaborations in the field of Neuromodulation.
• Provide a resource for building a successful practice.
• Provide a network for career opportunities.
• Foster the development of mentees that will become future mentors in NANS.

Core Entrance Requirements:

• For non-neurosurgeon trained physicians, one must be a current or recently graduated fellow in an ACGME accredited program in pain medicine.
• For neurosurgeons, one must be a current resident or fellow in an ACGME accredited program.
• Physicians must be current NANS members.

Overview: 

• Year-long 1:1 Mentor and Mentee pairings
• 6 mentorship sessions held via phone or video
• Curated Discussion Topics and Resources available 
• Optional site visit to mentor
• and more. 

​Program Details for Mentees:
​There will be an introduction virtual call with Resident, Fellow, Student (RFS) Commitee and Young Neuromodulators (YN) Committee to outline mentee expectations. Mentees will be encouraged to make one site visit during the year and meet to discuss pre-defined topics through a minimum of 6 virtual calls. Periodic surveys will also be sent to mentors and mentees regarding their experiences to optimize the mentor-mentee relationship. The 2026 Cohort will be announced Fall 2025. 

As a Trainee member, you are eligiblefor 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 eligiblefor 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 SERIESPlease 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. Our visual abstracts, released each month through our Twitter account, summarize new 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. 10KHZ HF SCS Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain: A 24 Month Study
15. Sensor-Driven Position-Adaptive Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain
16. Effective Relief of Pain and Associated Symptoms with Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation System
17. Burst SCS for Limb and Back Pain
18. PROCO-RCT Frequency & Analgesia in SCS
19. Neurostimulation for Chronic Pain and Ischemic Diseases: Consenus Recommendations

VIDEOS

• Implantation of a Baclofen Pump
• Implantation of Thoracic SCS

KNOT TYING VIDEOS (COURTESY OF ANTIMATED KNOTS)​

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

NANS SCS WORKSHOP FOR FELLOWS/RESIDENTS VIDEO PRESENTATIONS:
(Warning these links access some rather large video files, they may take a while 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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SPINAL CORD STIMULATION
Boston Scientific

• Control your Pain

Medtronic

• Living with Chronic Pain

St. Jude Medical

• Discovering Neurostimulation

INTRATHECAL BACLOFEN PUMP THERAPY
Medtronic

• Living with Chronic Pain

DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION
Medtronic

• Living with Parkinson’s Disease

​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
• Pain Management Employment Resources

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.

Welcome to the NANS Research Collaboration Program! Our objective of this platform is 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 info@neuromodulation.org.