NANS ANNUAL MEETING
Cadaver Course
Premier hands-on neuromodulation training led by expert faculty in a state-of-the-art surgical lab environment.
Upcoming Course: NANS 2027
January 21, 2027 • Las Vegas, NV
Accepting Applications:
August 3 – September 8, 2026
ABOUT THE CADAVER COURSE
Two specialized labs. One world-class learning experience.
Each January, NANS hosts its Cadaver Course immediately preceding the Annual Meeting, featuring two specialized tracks: the Pain Lab and Neuro Lab. Designed for trainees and early-career neuromodulators, this intensive one-day program combines expert-led instruction with hands-on cadaver training using the latest neuromodulation technologies.
Participants refine procedural skills, gain practical experience, and engage directly with world-renowned physicians and surgeons. Whether your focus is neurosurgery, neurology, or pain medicine, the NANS Cadaver Course offers a unique opportunity for multidisciplinary learning, networking, and professional development.
Fellow & Early Career
Pain Lab
Designed for Pain Fellows and Early-Career neuromodulators, the Pain Lab delivers practical instruction and cadaver-based training in the evidence-based application of interventional pain and neuromodulation therapies. To support learners at varying stages of training and experience, morning and afternoon lab assignments will be tailored based on each participant’s procedural and surgical background. Participants will gain hands-on experience while working directly alongside expert faculty.
Topics include
- Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
- Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation
- Targeted Drug Delivery
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) & Basivertebral Nerve Ablation (BVNA)
- Balloon Kyphoplasty
- Advanced Surgical Trial & Implant Techniques
Eligible to Apply
- Fellows: Enrolled in an ACGME-accredited fellowship program as of January 21, 2027. Program Director contact information is required for verification purposes.
- Early-Career: Have an advanced degree in medicine (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD) and are within three years of completing training.
Resident, Fellow, & Early Career
Neuro Lab
Designed for Neurosurgery and Neurology Residents, Fellows, and Early-Career neuromodulators, the Neuro Lab combines expert-led didactic instruction with hands-on cadaver training focused on the clinical application of neuromodulation. Participants will refine procedural techniques, explore emerging technologies, and engage directly with experienced faculty through hands-on learning.
Topics include
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG)
- Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
- Targeted Drug Delivery (TDD)
- MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)
- Additional Emerging Neuromodulation Therapies
Eligible to Apply
- Residents: Enrolled in a residency program as of January 21, 2027. Program Director contact information is required for verification purposes.
- Fellows: Enrolled in a fellowship program as of January 21, 2027. Program Director info required.
- Early-Career: Have an advanced degree in medicine (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD) and are within three years of completing training.
More Info
- International Applicants: applications will be reviewed on an individual basis to ensure the course aligns with your training program.
- Continuing Education: this course is not accredited for CME.
- NANS Membership: participation requires NANS membership in good standing. If you are not currently a member, please visit the NANS website to learn more about membership options.
- Application Review & Notification: all applications will be reviewed by a NANS selection committee. Applicants will be notified of their status via email in October 2026.
Questions?
Please send all inquiries to education@nans.org