The North American Spine Society (NASS) is the premier multidisciplinary medical organization representing more than 7,500 members in 72 countries. NASS is dedicated to fostering the highest quality, evidence based and value-based, ethical spine care by promoting education, research, and advocacy.

With members in over 32 specialties, NASS is your link to fellow orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiologists, physiatrists, pain management specialists, anesthesiologists, psychologists, chiropractors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, physical therapists, researchers, coders, administrators, and other health care professionals invested in the advancement of spine care. 

Become a member and enjoy access to resources and information that will keep you up-to-date on the latest developments and issues in the field. Memberships are on a calendar-year basis (January 1 through December 31) and dues for new members are prorated quarterly.

Membership Types and Eligibility
 

Active
Active members are Board-certified MDs and DOs, PhDs, or international equivalents (as determined by the Board of Directors) who devote at least 50% of their professional activities to spine.
$595.00 (Includes online and print subscriptions to The Spine Journal and SpineLine)

Associate
Associate members are Board-eligible MDs and DOs, PhD candidates, or individuals who have completed a substantially equivalent program (as determined by the Board of Directors) who devote at least 50% of their professional activities to spine.
$595.00 (Includes online and print subscriptions to The Spine Journal and SpineLine)


 
Affiliate
Affiliate members are physicians who devote less than 50% of their professional activities to spine, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physician assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists, researchers, practice managers, coders, technical professionals or other health care professionals with an interest in spine.
$300.00 (Includes online and print subscriptions to The Spine Journal and SpineLine)       


 
International
International members are health care professionals not residing in the United States with an interest in spine.
$250.00 (Includes print and online subscription to The Spine Journal and online subscription to SpineLine)


 
In-training
In-training members are medical residents or fellows enrolled in a training program with an interest in spine.
Complimentary (Includes online and print subscriptions to The Spine Journal and SpineLine)

Emeritus
Emeritus members are individuals who have been Active members for at least fifteen years and have retired from the practice of medicine.
Complimentary (Includes online subscriptions and discounted print subscriptions to The Spine Journal and SpineLine)
Apply for Emeritus Status

Honorary
Honorary membership is bestowed by the Board of Directors to recognized leaders in the field of spine care.
Complimentary (Includes online and print subscriptions to The Spine Journal and SpineLine)


Current Members

If you are already a NASS member and wish to change your category of membership, please submit this form.