Canadian Neurosurgical Society (CNSS)
Mission Statement
To enhance the care of patients with diseases of the nervous system through education, advocacy, and improved methods of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
The Canadian Neurological Society was established in 1948 and represented both neurologists and neurosurgeons. In 1965, the original CNS was dissolved and two new societies were created to represent these two distinct groups. The Canadian Neurosurgical Society was established to represent the neurosurgeons.
Today the Canadian Neurosurgical Society has approximately 300 members representing neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents in Canada. The CNSS council manages the business, initiatives and finances of the CNSS. The CNSS President and Vice-President serve on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF). The council also appoints CNSS 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 Neurosurgical Society, you are automatically a member of the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation. Learn more about the Benefits of CNSF Membership.
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CNSS Membership Categories
Active Member
Active Member applicants must be physicians certified in neurosurgery by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, or licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of any Province of Canada, to practice neurosurgery.
Junior Member
Junior Member must be registered in neurosurgical training programs recognized by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. When the Resident receives a certificate in neurosurgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or from the Corporation professionnelle des Médecins du Québec, the member status will automatically change to Active Membership and members are billed accordingly.
Associate Member
Associate Member applicants are MDs or PhDs, or other individuals in the allied fields of medicine, who are interested in the study of the nervous system.
Retired Member
Retired Members are members who have been Active Members and who have retired from the active practice of their specialty. Active Members must contact the CNSF office in writing to receive a change to Retired Member status.
Conditions of Membership
Membership in the Society shall be limited to persons interested in furthering the objectives of the Society.
CNSS Membership Application Process
Application for CNSS Membership must be made on the official CNSS Application form.
The society requires the names and signatures of two Active CNSS 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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