Events
Mentor of the Month: Olabisi Sanusi, MD, FAANS
Meet our Mentor of the Month: Dr. Olabisi Sanusi, MD, FAANS — neurosurgeon, educator, and leader in skull base surgery at Oregon Health & Science University.
From caring for patients with complex brain tumors to advancing neurosurgical training, Dr. Sanusi is dedicated to excellence in patient care and mentorship—and now, she’s pouring directly into the next generation.
Office Hours:
May 12 | 1:00–2:00 PM PST
May 14 | 2:00–3:00 PM PST
30-minute 1:1 sessions
This is your opportunity to gain personalized guidance, ask meaningful questions, and connect with a mentor who is committed to your growth in neurosurgery.
Apply by May 7 to secure your spot.
Spots are limited. Access is intentional. Impact is guaranteed.
Click the link in our bio or visit our website to learn more!
Mentor of the Month: Olabisi Sanusi, MD, FAANS
Meet our Mentor of the Month: Dr. Olabisi Sanusi, MD, FAANS — neurosurgeon, educator, and leader in skull base surgery at Oregon Health & Science University.
From caring for patients with complex brain tumors to advancing neurosurgical training, Dr. Sanusi is dedicated to excellence in patient care and mentorship—and now, she’s pouring directly into the next generation.
Office Hours:
May 12 | 1:00–2:00 PM PST
May 14 | 2:00–3:00 PM PST
30-minute 1:1 sessions
This is your opportunity to gain personalized guidance, ask meaningful questions, and connect with a mentor who is committed to your growth in neurosurgery.
Apply by May 7 to secure your spot.
Spots are limited. Access is intentional. Impact is guaranteed.
Click the link in our bio or visit our website to learn more!
ASBN Annual AANS Dinner Reception
This is the room you want to be in. Join the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons for our Annual AANS Dinner Reception—an evening dedicated to connection, celebration, and legacy.
Keynote by Carole Berotte Joseph
Theme: ‘Creating the Black Neurosurgeon: The Role of Education’Silo Prime
7-8 Cocktail Mixer | 8-10 Dinner Program and Keynote Address
Huge thank you to Stryker for the sponsorship of this program. Where excellence meets intention.
ASBN NMM Mentee/Mentor Mixer
Where mentorship becomes momentum.
The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons NeuroMentoring Matters Mixer brings together students, residents, and leading voices in neurosurgery—all in one room, all with a shared purpose: building the future of the field. This is where meaningful connections are made, guidance is shared, and new opportunities begin.
We’ d like to extend a sincere thank you to Medtronic for their support in making this experience possible.
Ignite The Brain: Community service Event
We’re kicking off AANS weekend where it matters most—in the community.
Join ASBN for Ignite the Brain at Martin Luther King Jr. Academy for Arts Integration—an initiative designed to expose, educate, and inspire the next generation of future neurosurgeons.
In partnership with ThinkFirst, who will be onsite providing and distributing helmets, and with the generous support of our sponsor Stryker, this experience is rooted in education, access, and real impact.
We’ d like to extend a sincere thank you to Stryker for their sponsorship and commitment to advancing community health and safety! Because representation starts with exposure.
Volunteer opportunities available:
Will you be at AANS? Share your AANS plans.
We are gearing up for a strong presence at AANS 2026 — and you’ll want to be part of it. Official dates for our mixers and events will be announced soon, so be sure to stay in the loop by following us on social and keeping an eye on your inbox.
If you’re planning to attend AANS, please complete the form below so we can coordinate, connect, and highlight our community.
This helps us:
Track who will be attending
Coordinate events and meetups
Highlight members presenting at the conference
Showcase ASBN across AANS
Whether you’re attending, presenting, or both — we want to know.
Let us know your plans so we can make the most of our collective presence.
How to Research: Part ll
Round 2 is here! Ready to level up your data game with ASBN?
After a highly successful first session, we’re back by popular demand!
Led by Dr. Bryan V. Redmond, ASBN Research Committee Chair, this workshop will break down the fundamentals you must master before diving into data analysis:
How to define & organize your variables
Basic statistical analyses
Foundational graphs
This session is your roadmap to clean data, clear results, and stronger research.
Where excellence meets execution.
ASBN Research Initiative
Now Launching: ASBN Research Initiative
A 12-month pilot program empowering ASBN medical students passionate about neurosurgery to gain hands-on research experience under the mentorship of leading neurosurgeons.
Program Highlights
Open to MD/DO student ASBN members
12 months of guided research & mentorship
A small cohort will be chosen for personalized support
Apply by October 24, 2025
Submit your CV, statement of interest, and faculty recommendation.
ASBN Mock Residency Interview Initiative
ASBN Mock Residency Interview Initiative
ASBN is launching its Mock Neurosurgery Residency Interview Program this fall (Sept–Oct 2025) to support students entering the 2025 Match cycle.
Students (Interviewees): 4th year medical students can register interest here. Eligible students will later receive a private sign-up link to choose their mock interview slot.
Members (Interviewers): Attending neurosurgeons, fellows, and senior residents can share availability here and reply to this email with how many students you are willing to interview.
Each session is 30 minutes interview + 15 minutes feedback (45 minutes total). Even one session can make a lasting impact.
