September 2026
Advancing Functional Neurosurgery Together | President’s Welcome
ASSFN President, Dr. Ellen Air, reflects on past events and milestones for the organization. She also shares her excitement for the future of the ASSFN that will benefit its members and the organization. [Read more]
Building Bridges of Knowledge: Reflecting on the ASSFN Biennial Meeting
Past President Dr. Andre Machado recaps the success of the ASSFN Biennial Meeting in Cleveland, highlighting record-breaking attendance and programming. [Read more]
CNS 2026: Specialized Track for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and New ASSFN Reception
Learn more about special programming for ASSFN members at the upcoming Congress for Neurosurgical Society 2026 Annual Meeting. A new networking reception on Monday, November 2, from 6:00–7:00 PM will be held for the stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and pain section. [Read more]
AMPLify Your Future: Apply to ASSFN Functional Neurosurgery Mentorship Program
The ASSFN has launched the third year of the highly successful Authorship, Mentorship, Partnership, and Leadership (AMPLify) mentorship program for medical students and residents. Read more about the program and how to apply. [Read more]
Advancing Epilepsy Care: Fall Installments of ASSFN Webinars
ASSFN’s comprehensive Epilepsy Surgery educational series continues this fall with the final installments of practical, case-based learning opportunities designed to advance expertise in contemporary epilepsy surgery. [Read more]
Serendipitous Synapses
This section features new trainees—residents, medical students, and fellows—sharing their unique perspectives and experiences in training. In this edition, a PGY-1 neurosurgery resident at UCLA Neurosurgery and ASSFN Social Media Team member Zachary Bernstein reflects on the inspiration and impact of mentorship. [Read more]