Why International Affiliates Should Stay Engaged with ASBN

The International Affiliate Membership of the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN) is designed for physicians, neurosurgeons, neurosurgical trainees, and medical students who reside, practice, or train outside the United States and are committed to advancing equity and excellence in neurosurgery.

While full ASBN membership is currently limited to U.S.-trained or U.S.-based physicians, the International Affiliate category provides an opportunity for global engagement and collaboration with our mission-driven community.

Benefits for International Affiliate Members:

Eligibility:

International Affiliate Members must:

  • Be a practicing physician, neurosurgeon, neurosurgical trainee, or medical student outside the United States

  • Submit verification of professional or student status (e.g., license, enrollment letter, ID, transcript, etc.)

  • Demonstrate alignment with ASBN’s mission and values

Benefits include:

  • Invitations to select ASBN webinars, educational events, and networking opportunities

  • Participation in global neurosurgery initiatives and cross-border mentorship exchanges

  • Recognition as a valued global ally in ASBN’s mission to diversify and strengthen the field of neurosurgery

Your continued presence in ASBN is a powerful statement of commitment—to the profession, to progress, and to the generations that follow.