Mabuhay!
For the first time, the AASPN Educational Course will be held in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.
Organized with the Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons, the AASPN Course will run from May 7 to 10, 2026.
Program at a Glance
The course also includes a half-day social/cultural activity in Manila, a welcome reception, and a networking dinner.
To receive the AASPN 2026 certificate, participants must attend all 4 days of the course.
course faculty
The course faculty are experts in Pediatric Neurosurgery from the Asian Australasian region, with guest faculty from North America & South Africa.
REGISTRATION
What's included in the course fee?
The course registration fee includes the following:
COURSE PARTICIPATION
Attendance to the 4-day course, consisting of lectures, case-based discussions, and mentoring sessions. Free participation at a hands-on workshop organized by Philippine General Hospital Division of Neurosurgery.ACCOMMODATION
Hotel accommodation for 5 days/4 nights (Check-in on May 6 and Check-out on May 10) at Rizal Park Hotel, twin-sharing, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi access.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Invitation to join the welcome reception, networking dinner, daily lunch symposium, and the half-day social/cultural activity—a guided walking tour of Intramuros, the walled city of old Manila.
Do I need a visa?
Foreign visitors from many countries don't need a visa for short trips to the Philippines. Visit the link below to find out whether you need to apply for a visa to attend the course. If you need a visa, registered participants may contact the course organizers to request for an invitation letter.
Course Registration
Registration for the course is now closed. If you wish to be put on the waitlist, send us a message using the contact form.
IMPORTANT: The Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons and the Asian-Australasian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery will NEVER send you an email requesting for payment. If you receive an email from an individual or group asking for payment or your bank account/credit card details, report immediately to theafn.phil@gmail.com.