Benefits of Membership

CNSF Membership Working for You

CNSF members belong to one, or more, of our four different Societies, all enjoying the same benefits as part of their membership with the CNSF:

The Journal -- Receive the Canadian Journal of Neurological Science (The Journal) in both hard copy and online through the CNSF Member Centre . The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences is the official publication of the four member societies of the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation -- Canadian Neurological Society (CNS), Canadian Association of Child Neurology (CACN), Canadian Neurosurgical Society (CNSS), Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN). The Journal is a widely circulated internationally recognized medical journal that publishes peer-reviewed articles. The Journal is published in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Access Journal articles published since 1999 through the Member Centre (Username and Password required).

Annual Congress -- Attend the CNSF Annual Congress at a discounted registration fee. The CNSF Annual Congress is a great opportunity to network with colleagues from across Canada, while learning new research, techniques, and technologies to better assist your patients. Acquire your Maintenance of Certificate hours, required by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Information for each years Congress will be posted by early Fall. Visit the Congress section of our website for up-to-date infromation. Not a member of the CNSF (CNS, CACN, CNSS, CSCN)? Would you like to become a CNSF member to take advantage of the reduced Annual Congress rate for Members? Physicians & Residents

Scotia Professional® Plan -- The CNSF and Scotiabank alliance provides CNSF members with an enhanced Scotia Professional® Plan, a flexible program designed to meet your financial needs at each stage in your career. The benefits to Members and their staff & families are extensive. Highlights include: Operating credits available as low as Scotiabank Prime+ Up to 100% financing available for CNSF members with rates as low as P+.5% on floating rate term loans Fixed rates available for term loans with amortizations up to 20 years with real estate as security, and 7 years with equipment as security Option for 2 years interest only payments for “start-up practices” No fee ScotiaGold Passport® for business VISA* card with a minimum $5,000 credit limit The expertise of dedicated Scotiabank Account Managers for CNSF members No monthly plan fee for residents. Additional information is posted within the Member Center (Username and Password required).

Members’ Centre -- Access information specific to your Society within a password protected members website. Access up to date information concerning your Society and the CNSF including information on: Society and CNSF Governance, Society Updates, Members Directory, Grant and Fellowship listings, Communications, Members in Profile, links to the full access Journal articles and much more within the Member Center (Username and Password required).

Residents -- First-year residents do not pay a membership fee. It is paid by their Society. Subsequent years of membership during residency are also partially subsidized by their Society.