Membership Information We have moved! Your member portal will look a little different when you log in now. To log in for the first time, select “Forgot your password?” and enter your email address. You will be emailed a password reset request that will allow you to log into your new member portal. Once you are logged in, take a look around! You will be able to update your information as needed, add a profile picture, and a biography if you so choose. Please reach out to info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org or call us at (833) 770-1548 if you have any questions. Member Log In Become a Member BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Annual Meeting Education - The PNS conducts a two-day annual meeting each July at The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA, which highlights new developments in Neurosurgery. Discounted Meeting Rate - Members pay a discounted registration fee versus a non-member fee. Reduced rates are also available for Residents/Nurses/Students. For additional information, please refer to our Meetings page . Communications E-mail communications address urgent and timely issues of importance. The PNS Executive Committee has approved a new membership service to connect PNS members to educational opportunities being conducted/convened/hosted by other PNS members and their respective institutions. Only PNS members will be able to use this service to promote their educational programs to other PNS members. The society’s website and social media platforms will be used to share the information with PNS members. No emails will be sent to members, nor will the PNS membership list be shared or sold. If you are a PNS member interested in promoting your next educational program to PNS members, please send your program details (program name and description, date, time, location, registration information and link) to info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org . PNS leadership review and approval will be required for all postings. Advocacy Legislative and Regulatory Issues Reimbursement Issues PNS Members serve on: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Political Committee Council of State Neurosurgical Societies Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee Pennsylvania Medical Society House of Delegates Pennsylvania Medical Society Specialty Leadership Cabinet Pennsylvania Trauma System Foundation Board of Directors Membership Types Active | $300 Active Members in good standing are the only class of membership with the right to vote and to hold office. Active members are subject to the payment of dues and assessments. Active membership in the Society shall be open to those qualified neurosurgeons who meet all of the following criteria: Licensed to practice Medicine and Surgery within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Certification by, or eligibility (as defined by the applicable entity) for certification by, the American Board of Neurological Surgery, American Board of Osteopathic Surgery (Neurological Surgery), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Neurosurgery); or Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery; or three years of independent practice in the United States and three letters of reference, including a letter from a Chair or Chief. Engaged in the active practice of Neurosurgery within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Have good professional, moral and ethical standing in the community. Provisional | $300 Provisional membership is open to those Neurosurgeons who, at the time of application, have met all of the criteria for Active membership except for involvement in the exclusive practice of Neurosurgery within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Upon the majority vote of the Council, Provisional membership status shall be granted for a term of one year. At the conclusion of one year, a provisional member who meets all of the criteria for Active membership shall be eligible for Active membership at the next general business meeting. Corresponding | $300 Corresponding membership shall be open to practicing physicians, otherwise qualified as described in the bylaws, but who do not practice within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Corresponding members shall enjoy all the privileges of membership except those of voting and holding office. Affiliate | $50 Affiliate members shall enjoy all the privilege of membership except those of voting and holding office. Affiliate members are subject to dues and assessments established by vote of the membership from time to time and must be: A physician, neuropsychologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or neuroscientist Practicing his or her profession within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Sponsored by an Active Member Resident/Fellow | $0 Resident/Fellow membership in the Society is open to those residents/fellows in training in Neurological Surgery in an AMA or AOA approved residency/fellowship in Neurological Surgery. Resident/Fellow members shall not be required to pay dues but shall enjoy all the privileges of membership except those of voting and holding office. Join Today

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E-Posters Click on each poster to view PDF. For meeting related questions, contact: Jessica Winger PNS Meeting Manager jwinger@pamedsoc.org 833-770-1548

Exhibitors & Sponsors Click the above image to view the full prospectus. For additional details and sponsorship descriptions, view the full prospectus. Platinum Sponsorship | $15,000 Gold Sponsorship | $8,000 Silver Sponsorship | $6,000 Exhibit Table | $3,500 2-Step Registration Process Our registration system has a two-step process. If you attended last year's meeting, use the same credentials to log in. If you are new, you will need to create a profile to register. STEP 1: Create profile/account STEP 2: Register Create an Account & Register Thank You for Your Support! For questions, contact: Jessica Winger PNS Meeting Manager jwinger@pamedsoc.org 833-770-1548

The Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society (PNS) is proud to launch Minds Behind the Mission — a new series celebrating the dedicated members who embody our mission to advance patient-centered neurosurgical care across the Commonwealth. Each feature will spotlight one of our members whose work, leadership, and commitment to collaboration reflect the heart of PNS: promoting innovation, education, and excellence in neurosurgeon-led care. Click the image below to view full post on Instagram. Mark R. Iantosca, MD January 2026 Jody Leonardo, MD December 2025 Ephraim W. Church, MD, FAANS, FACS, FCNS November 2025

PNS Abstracts PNS Abstracts PNS Abstracts PNS Abstracts Submissions are currently under review. May 4 @ 11:59pm | Deadline for Submissions May 5 - 15 | Judging Week of May 19 | Notifications sent to presenters Questions? Contact PNS Staff at 833-770-1548 info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org Previous Abstract Winners 2024 Oral Abstract Winners: 1st Place - Emily Xu, BS , University of Pennsylvania Outcomes from 871,441 Consecutive Surgical Procedures without Overlap or with Maximally Permissible Non-Concurrent Overlap 2nd Place - Susanna Davis Howard, MD , University of Pennsylvania A Prediction Model of Adenosine Diphosphate Inhibition among Traumatic Brain Injury Patients 3rd Place - Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, MD , University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Vestibular Schwannomas Koos I International Study of Active Surveillance versus Stereotactic Radiosurgery: The VISAS-K1 Study 2023 Oral Abstract Winners: 1st Place - Thaddeus Harbaugh, BS , Penn State Hershey Medical Center The Effects of Chronic Inflammation and Immunosuppression on the Risk of Glioblastoma Development 2nd Place (tie) - Ritesh Karsalia, BS , University of Pennsylvania Assessing the Role of Depressive Symptoms on Surgical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction in 3557 Lumbar Fusion Surgeries 2nd Place (tie) - Aria Mahtabfar, MD , Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Pathology in the Digital Era of Neuro-Oncology: A Pathomics-Based Approach to Modeling Outcomes in Medulloblastoma 2022 Oral Abstract Winners: 1st Place - Omaditya Khanna, MD, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Precision Medicine for Meningiomas: Machine Learning Using Radiomic Feature Analysis Identifies Ki-67 Proliferative Index as a Prognostic Marker of Post-Operative Outcomes 2nd Place - Neel Patel, MD , Penn State Hershey Medical Center Non-invasive Biomarker for Differentiating Neurofibroma/Schwannoma From Other Solid Mass Mimics 3rd Place - Kent Richter, MD , Geisinger Medical Center Real World Utility of Next-Generation Sequencing in Neuro-Oncology Patients 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022 2022

For Patients Below is a list for patients to find support groups and articles relating to neurosurgery: University of Pennsylvania support groups Penn State Hershey Neurosurgery Classes and Support Groups UPMC Patient Resources UPMC Neurosurgery Services Visit Web MD's neurosurgery page - for articles and information.

Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society Executive Council OFFICERS President: Jody Leonardo, MD President-Elect: Scott D. Simon, MD Secretary-Treasurer: Ephraim W. Church, MD, FAANS, FACS Historian: Kevin M. Cockroft, MD Immediate Past-President: Neil R Malhotra, MD COUNCILORS Geographic Central: Diana H. Jho MD Geographic Eastern: James S. Harrop, MD, FACS Geographic Western: VACANT Practice Academic: Steven Brem, MD, FACS Practice Metropolitan-Private: Pawel Ochalski, MD Practice Suburban: Matthew B. Maserati, MD At-Large: Alexander K. Yu, MD At-Large: Edward A. Monaco, III, MD, PhD At-Large: Srinivas Prasad, MD ACTIVE PAST PRESIDENTS Mark R. Iantosca, MD - 2019-2024 Paul J. Marcotte, MD- 2016-2018 William C. Welch, MD- 2014-2016 Kevin M. Cockroft, MD - 2012-2014 Eric L. Zager, MD - 2008-2010 Brian Holmes, MD - 2003 Robert H. Rosenwasser, MD - 2001

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Registration is OPEN! Register Now View Agenda We hope to see you in Hershey for the 112th PNS Annual Scientific Meeting! This years meeting includes: - Interactive sessions with audience participation - Business and Politcal Action Updates - Breakout sessions for Physicians and APPs (including a Wine Tasting and Neurosurgery Session and Hands on Skills Lab) - Oral Abstracts - Welcome Reception - and more! The Hotel Hershey 100 Hotel Rd. Hershey, PA 17033 The Room Block is SOLD OUT as of June 10, 2026. To make a reservation at the best available rate, please call the hotel at 855-729-3108. To be added to the waitlist for a room, contact PNS info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org . If you need to CANCEL your reservation, please reach out to info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org . 2025 Highlights 2025 Highlights 2025 Highlights 2025 Highlights Exhibit & Sponsor Information For meeting related questions, contact: Jessica Winger PNS Meeting Manager jwinger@pamedsoc.org 833-770-1548

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