Neurosurgery Residents' Challenge
The Organizing Committee of the CAANS 2026 is pleased to announce the launch of the Continental Neurosurgery Residents Challenge, an academic and practical competition exclusively for neurosurgery residents.
This competition is designed to showcase knowledge, technical skills, clinical reasoning, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic, friendly, and stimulating environment.
Participants will progress through several stages leading up to the “Grand Final”.
Who can participate?
- The competition is open to all neurosurgery residents registered for the congress.
- Places are limited.
- Registration to this competition is mandatory and will proceed on a first come first registered basis.
- Once the limit number is reached, the registration will be closed.
- A registration link will be available and shared across different platforms and communication channels.
Team Composition
Teams will be formed by the Organizing Committee based on the registration file database.
Each team will consist of 5 residents mixed from different countries and training levels.
Teams are designed to ensure a balanced team dynamic and promote international collaboration.
Teams will be announced before the start of the competition.
General Overview and Rules
The competition is organized in three steps, over three days.
Qualification Round
10 teams competing in two groups, A and B. The 3 best teams of each group will qualify to the next round.
QCM - 30Case Solving
6 best teams competing.
Case solving – QCM 5 CasGrand Final
3 final teams competing for the title of Continental Neurosurgery Residents Challenge Champion .
Escape Game / Error ChamberParticipants will have to answer questions related to:
Bonus questions will be added (5).
The Jury
Neurosurgery Seniors & Professors
The jury will be composed of Neurosurgery Seniors and Professors.
Fairness & Decision
They will conduct the competition and ensure the fairness of the challenge. Their decision in case of a dispute is final.
Remember
This competition is aimed at creating a sense of teamwork, collaboration and competition in a relaxed and educative way. So let’s all have fun!!!
Respect to all participants, and strict adhesion to the rules is mandatory.
The Winning Team
The winner team will be awarded during the gala dinner on the 16th and sacred “Continental Neurosurgery Resident Challenge Champions” .
All participants will receive a certificate of participation to the Challenge.
Ready to take the challenge?
Places are limited. Register now to participate in the Continental Neurosurgery Residents Challenge.
Register for the Challenge