About The ASPN

The American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons was founded in January 1978 by eighteen North American neurosurgeons and is dedicated to the advancement of all aspects of the subspecialty of pediatric neurological surgery. The Society's membership has grown to include virtually all North American neurosurgeons who devote a substantial majority of their practice to the care of pediatric patients, and now has well over 200 neurosurgeon members.

Mission Statement:

The Mission of the ASPN is to improve the lives of children and adults affected by pediatric neurosurgical conditions, through excellence in clinical care, scientific discovery, education and advocacy.  Our Vision is that all children and adults will be free from the burden of pediatric neurosurgical disease.


The Society shall accomplish this goal by:

  • Identifying individuals who meet its criteria for being Pediatric Neurosurgeons and show a continuing dedication to the practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
  • Providing leadership on the identification and dissemination of the knowledge and the science of Pediatric Neurosurgery, including, but not limited to, conducting regular scientific meetings.
  • Providing leadership in the education of all medical professionals, to include monitoring and ascertaining the appropriate neurosurgical care of patients with pediatric neurosurgical disease (the Society recognizes that in some cases these disease processes start in childhood and extend throughout life).
  • Providing guidance for the non-medical public, including pediatric neurosurgical patients and their families.
  • Advocating for children on issues of importance to their neurological health.

Joining the Society:
Requirements for membership categories are outlined in our Bylaws. The required materials can be sent to our Credentials and Membership Committee Chairman, Dr. Brandon Rocque at [email protected]. 

The ASPN holds an annual meeting every winter for the membership and invited guests.

The official journal of the ASPN is The Journal of Neurosurgery - Pediatrics.