Julie Pilitsis, MD PhD, Scientific Program Advisor
Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD PhD, Scientific Program Oversight Committee
David Provenzano, MD, Scientific Program Oversight Committee
Lawrence Poree, MD PhD MPH, Scientific Program Oversight Committee

The Scientific Program Committee works on and develops content for the Annual Meeting.

Jason Pope, MD DABPM FIPP, Co-Chair
Steven Falowski, MD, Co-Chair
Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD PhD, Abstract Co-Chair
Stephanie G. Vanterpool, MD MBA, Abstract Co-Chair

The Annual Meeting Planning Committee selects and reviews possible meeting venues and plans the logistics concerning the Annual Meeting.

Pre-Meeting Workshop Co-Chairs
Michael A. Fishman, MD MBA; Michael Hanes, MD; Bryan C. Hoelzer, MD
Certificate of Attendance: ANN
Michael A. Fishman, MD MBA; Michael Hanes, MD; Bryan C. Hoelzer, MD
Certificate of Attendance: PNS
Michael A. Fishman, MD MBA; Einar Ottestad, MD
Hands-On Cadaver Course for Engineers
Al Mashal, PhD
Hands-On Cadaver Course for Neurosurgery Residents and Fellows
Ahmed Raslan, MD; Ashwin Viswanathan, MD
Hands-On Cadaver Course for Pain Fellows
Michael A. Fishman, MD MBA; Michael Hanes, MD; Bryan C. Hoelzer, MD
Neurology Neuromodulation Workshop
Scott J. Pello, MD; Christopher T. Skidmore, MD
Advanced Practice Provider Course: A to Z in Neuromodulation
Lauren Cimino, APN-CNP; Teresita Devera, MSN CRNP ANP-BC; Christy A. Gomez, APN
Engineering Principles of SCS and DBS for Clinicians
Marom Bikson, PhD; Scott F. Lempka, PhD
Spinal Cord Stimulation Programming: Basics, Science, Coding
Steven M. Falowski, MD
Controversies in Intrathecal Therapy
Aaron K. Calodney, MD; Michael F. Saulino, MD PhD; Erik Shaw, DO
Professional Development Workshop
Julie G. Pilitsis, MD PhD
Introduction to Intraoperative Neuromonitoring for SCS
Steven M. Falowski, MD

The Annual Meeting Planning Committee selects and reviews possible meeting venues and plans the logistics concerning the Annual Meeting.

Peter Konrad, MD PhD, Chair
Jason Pope, MD DABPM FIPP
Jim Cavuoto

The Emerging Technology Assessment Committee promotes research and exploration of new and emerging technologies applicable to the field of Neuromodulation.

Todd Sitzman, MD MPH, Chair
David Provenzano, MD

The Bylaws Review Committee develops and reviews the society’s bylaws and governing documents.

David Kloth, MD, Chair/Sr. Advisor
David Provenzano, MD, Co-Chair
Jason Pope, MD, Co-Chair
Todd Sitzman, MD MPH, NANS President
Nameer Haider, MD, RUC Advisor/AMA Delegate
Haroon Hameed, MD, AMA Liaison/Alt. AMA Delegate
Demean Freas, MD, RUC Rep
Kevin Kelly, MD, RUC/Legislative Fellowship
Joshua Rosenow, MD, AANS RUC
Jason Eldridge, MD, Alt. RUC Rep
Peter Pahapill, MD, Leadership
Ankur Dave, MD, Leadership/Newsletter
Joshua Prager, MD MS, PR Outreach
Timothy Davis, MD, PR
Corey Hunter, MD FIPP, CPT Committee/PR
Dawood Sayed, MD, CPT Committee
Mehul Desai, MD MPH, Legislative Fellow/PR
Michael Leong, MD, Legislative Fellowship
Vincent Galan, MD MBA, Education Fellowship
Bryan Hoelzer, MD, Advocacy Fellowship
Maged Hamza, MD
Ray d'Amours, MD
Ben Venger, MD
Michael Fishman, MD MBA
Rany T. Abdallah, MD PhD MBA
Pankaj Mehta, MD
David Lee, MD
Hemant Kalia, MD MPH
Marc Yelle, MD PhD
Sameer Sheth, MD PhD
Eellan Sivanesan, MD
Michael Hanes, MD
Michael Esposito, MD
Paul Rudolf, Consultant

The Advocacy and Policy Committee reviews and works on programs and projects related to promoting the field of Neuromodulation and ensuring appropriate patient access. The group also liaises with key stakeholders, including: industry, government institutions and other interested/related parties to advocate for Neuromodulation as a treatment modality.

Leo Kapural, MD PhD, Co-Chair
Lawrence Poree, MD PhD, Co-Chair
Salim Hayek, MD PhD

The Membership Committee actively promotes and recruits members to the society.

Todd Sitzman, MD MPH, Chair
Marc Huntoon, MD
David Kloth, MD

2020 Officers
Rosa M. Navarro, MD - Past Chair
Magdalena Anitescu, MD PhD - Chair
Kiran Patel, MD - Chair-Elect
Jessica Jameson, MD - Secretary
Stephanie Vanterpool, MD MBA - Treasurer
Julie Pilitsis, MD PhD - NANS Liaison
Gianna Casini, MD - Member-at-Large
Mallory Hacker, PhD - Member-at-Large
Lisa Ramirez-Kroopf, MD - Member-at-Large
Alison Weisheipl, MD - Member-at-Large

Michael Hanes, MD
Linda Wolbers, MD
Heather Basara, MD
Rosa M. Navarro, MD
Erika Petersen, MD PhD
Kap Holloway, MD
Jacqueline Weisbein, MD
Sam Grodofsky, MD

Ahmed Raslan, MD, Chair
Rany T. Abdallah, MD PhD MBA, Vice-Chair
Mark N. Malinowski, DO, Treasurer
Alaa A. Abd-Elsayed, MD MPH, Secretary
Adam R. Burkey, MD
Adam Carinci, MD
Gassan Chaiban, MD
Sudhir A. Diwan, MD
Steven M. Falowski, MD
Michael A. Fishman, MD MBA
Maged Guirguis, MD
Bryan C. Hoelzer, MD
Hemant Kalia, MD MPH FIPP FACPM
Tim J. Lamer, MD
Eric Lee, MA MD
Tariq Malik, MD
Pankaj Mehta, MD
Susan M. Moeschler, MD
Charles N. Munyon, MD
Jason E. Pope, MD DABPM FIPP
Jeffrey S. Raskin, MD
Dawood Sayed, MD
Eellan Sivanesan, MD
Konstantin V. Slavin, MD
Reda Tolba, MD
Eric Wise, MD

The mission of the North American Neuromodulation Society’s Education Committee is to promote and maintain the highest levels of care for the therapeutic modalities we use to help people afflicted from a variety of neurological conditions. We create and support learning opportunities for neuromodulators, through written, virtual, and practical teaching sessions that improve awareness of recommended standards in safety and efficacy. Through continual efforts by esteemed faculty and the top practitioners in our field from around the world, we review and expand upon the knowledge base for the field. Promoting innovation through clinical research and technological advancement helps to ensure improvement of treatment for the future.

Richard Rauck, MD, Chair
Alon Mogilner, MD, PhD
Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD
Todd Sitzman, MD
Eric Lee, MD MA

The Certification Committee oversees the development and implementation of educational and training programs. The committee is also working on the foundation of a practical exam that will focus on key criteria for neuromodulation practitioners.

David Kloth, MD, Chair
Erika Petersen, MD FAAN, Co-Chair
Marcus Bendel, MD
Vishad Sukul, MD
Corey Hunter, MD

The Website Committee develops and provides content for the society’s webpage.

Salim Hayek, MD PhD, Chair
Todd Sitzman, MD MPH
Chris Welber, MBA, Staff

2020 NANS RFS Officers:
Preet Patel, MD - Legacy Co-Chair
Tulsi Singh, MD - Co-Chair
Ashley Joseph, MD - Vice Chair
Michael Jung, MD MBA - Mentorship Liaison
Aaron Cross, DO - Education Liaison
Ankur A. Patel, DO - Chief Technology Officer
Janak Bhatt, MD - Secretary

NANS RFS Directors-at-Large / Advisory Board:
Michael A. Fishman, MD MBA - Pre-Meeting Course Director; Director-at-Large; Board of Directors
Jay M. Shah, MD - Director-at-Large
David Provenzano, MD - Director-at-Large; Board of Directors
Corey Hunter, MD - Director-at-Large; Board of Directors

Lawrence Poree, MD MPH PhD, Chair
Stephanie G. Vanterpool, MD MBA FASA
Jonathan Goree, MD
Kenneth Ike, MD