Canadian Association of Child Neurology (CACN)

Mission Statement
- To promote the advancement of knowledge of the sciences pertaining to the development of the nervous system from conception to adult life;
- To advance knowledge of diseases of the nervous system in children;
- To stimulate prevention of neurological disease; and
- To foster improved treatment and care of young people with neurological handicaps.
The Canadian Association of Child Neurology has approximately 100 members representing pediatric neurologists in Canada. The CACN Council manages the business, initiatives and finances of the CACN. The CACN President and Vice President serve on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF). The council also appoints CACN member representatives to sit on various CNSF committees including the Professional Development Committee and the Scientific Program Committee.
Benefits of Membership
As a member of the Canadian Association of Child Neurology, you are automatically a member of the Candaian Neurological Sciences Federation. Learn more about the Benefits of CNSF Membership.
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Learn more about the Canadian Association of Child Neurology (CACN):
| DATE |
Friday, May 31, 2013 |
| TIME |
10 Pacific, 11 Mountain, 12 Central , 1 Eastern, 2 Atlantic Plan on approximately 90 minutes |
| TITLE |
"A case of progressive brain destruction." |
| PRESENTER |
Lionel Carmant and his residents |
| HOST |
Hopital Sainte-Justin |
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CACN Membership Categories
Active Member
Active members are physicians certified in neurology (pediatric stream) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Other physicians and scientists not certified, but who meet the requirements for certification by the Royal College, or who manifest by their work a basic interest and competence in pediatric neurology, are also eligible, after a review of their training by the Executive Committee.
Junior Member
A Junior Member shall be in graduate training in pediatric neurology. Upon successful completion of Pediatric Neurology training, Junior Member status will automatically change to active member status and the CNSF office will bill them accordingly.
Associate Member
Physicians and scientists who are interested in the study of the developing nervous system, but do not meet the requirements of Active membership, may apply for Associate membership.
Retired Member
When Active Members have retired from active practice, and receive no professional income from their specialty, they may contact the CNSF office to receive a change to Retired membership status.
CACN Membership Application Process
Application for CACN Membership must be made on the official CACN Application form.
The CACN requires the names and signatures of two Active CACN Society members in support of the applicant.
Junior members require the signature of either an Active member or their Training Program Director.
New applications are reviewed and approved by the Membership Committee.
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This profile was prepared in collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association and Dr. June Harris, assistant dean of student affairs and director of MedCAREERS at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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Colleagues,
It has been a long winter. Come enjoy an evening at one of Montreal's trendiest restaurants as we renew old friendships, make new ones and welcome the summer.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 8:00 pm
CACN Dinner - GLOBE Restaurant
3455 boul. St-Laurent Montréal
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Tickets must be purchased at least 72 hours in advance of event. Purchase your tickets now.
3 course menu + 1 glass of wine - $74.00 each (includes tax and gratuity)
Cash bar available - Transportation is not provided
Register Here
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