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Introducing the Next Generation of SANS Lifelong Learning

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons is pleased to announce the release of an updated and enhanced SANS Lifelong Learning tool! Take advantage of new features with superior interface, more user-friendly options and better performance analysis.

Faster Performance!     Improved Features!     Enhanced Functionality!

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Current Subscribers
If you have a valid SANS subscription, you may login to the new SANS right away using your CNS PA username and password. If you are not a member or do not have a CNS username and password, your SANS login will work. If you have partially completed a test, be advised that your performance history will not carry over to the new SANS.

If you do not wish to use the new version, you may login on this page and continue your test.

SANS Lifelong Learning is the best tool to build your knowledge base through instant learner feedback, peer-reviewed expert critiques and web-based resources for further study. The improved features and enhanced functionality make SANS all the more valuable.


The Self-Assessment in Neurological Surgery (SANS) has a 25-year history in neurosurgical training, exam preparation, and Continuing Medical Eduation (CME). SANS is the most popular online learning resource for neurosurgical residents and practicing surgeons. Learn more about this outstanding product.

What's coming in the future?

  • SANS will release modules, SANS: Spine and SANS: Pediatrics, to correspond to specialty ABNS MOC examinations in these areas.
  • SANS content will be periodically updated to present new material and to cover novel developments in neurosurgery and related disciplines.



SANS: Education, Certification, MOC … Lifelong Learning