Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN)
Mission Statement
To promote and encourage all aspects of neurophysiology, including research and education in neurophysiology, as well as assessment and accreditation in the field of clinical neurophysiology;
To provide for annual scientific sessions to promote the knowledge and practice of clinical neurophysiology.
The Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists incorporated in 1990. Today, the CSCN has approximately 275 members and represents clinical neurophysiologists in Canada.
The CSCN council manages the business, initiatives and finances of the CSCN.The President and Vice-President of the CSCN sit on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF).
To assure and maintain a high standard of competence in clinical electroencephalography and electromyography across Canada, the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN) conducts an annual examiniation in EEG and EMG and related subjects for those eligible physicians entering EEG or EMG practice who elect to take it.
The council appoints CSCN members to sit on various CNSF committees, including the Professional Development Committee and the Scientific Program Committee.
CSCN Examiniation
Benefits of Membership
As a member of the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists, you are automatically a member of the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation. Learn more about the Benefits of CNSF Membership.
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CSCN Memberships Categories
Active Member
A) Clinical
Active Members (Clinical) are physicians who shall have:
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Neurology, Pediatric Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Neurosurgery or Orthopedics, or a related specialty, or an equivalent diploma, or a PhD degree in a basic sciences area related to the field of testing performed; and
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Successfully passed their respective CSCN exam in EEG and/or EMG.
B) Research
Applicants will have distinguished themselves by scientific contributions to the basic scientific aspects of EEG, EMG or clinical neurophysiology and willnormally hold an MD or PhD degree or their equivalent. A CSCN exam in EEG/EMG is not required.
Associate Member
Applicants must have an MD or PhD degree or their equivalent, and are electroencephalographers, electromyographers or clinical neurophysiologists who are engaged in the practice of clinical EEG, EMG or clinical neurophysiology or in electroencephalographic, electromyographic or clinical neurophysiological research but who do not meet the criteria for active membership.
Retired Members
Retired Members are Active Members of the Society who are no longer earning income from clinical practice. Active Members must contact the CNSF office to receive a change to Retired Membership status.
Conditions of Membership
Membership in the Society shall be limited to persons interested in furthering the objectives of the Society.
CSCN Membership Application Process Those who successfully pass the CSCN EEG or EMG exam will be invited to join the CSCN. Other applicants must use the official CSCN Application form.
The CSCN requires the names and signatures of two Active CSCN Society members in support of the applicant.
New applications are reviewed and approved by the CSCN 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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