The CSNS functions during the year through committees that address socioeconomic concerns pertinent to neurosurgery. To provide educational materials through continuing medical education offerings throughout the year, the CSNS Communication and Education Committee meets regularly, led by its dedicated chair Michael Steinmetz, MD.
The CEC is responsible for the development and delivery of socioeconomic educational programs. The planning process for the CEC includes topic selection, based on the reported needs of neurosurgeons, and identification of appropriate faculty members to address socioeconomic learning objectives.
Abstracts related to pertinent socioeconomic neurosurgical issues are reviewed and selected by members of the CEC.
Additionally, the CEC develops skill-based learning activities for neurosurgeons and their staff members on the topics of negotiation, time and risk management and medicolegal development. These activities address core competencies related to professionalism and systems-based practice, generating material that could be useful for the SANS and ABNS Maintenance of Certification examinations.
The CEC is looking for interested members who attend the CSNS meeting and who are willing to promote education through socioeconomic avenues. They should be able to provide time and talent for reviewing and selecting abstract submissions and promote the creation of publications and informative Web site offerings. An in-depth interview with Dr. Steinmetz concerning the CEC is available at https://www.csnsonline.org.
Ann R. Stroink, MD, is a member of the Editorial/Publication Committee of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, https://www.csnsonline.org. The author reported no conflicts for disclosure