Education & CPD
Excellence in education, an important part of the CNSF mission
Continuing Professional Development
Excellence in education, an important part of the CNSF mission
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an important part of the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF) mission to support the neuroscience professions in Canada. The CNSF builds upon excellence in education, to improve the wellbeing of children and adults with diseases, disorders and injuries of the nervous system and the prevention of these conditions.
Continuing professional development is a cornerstone of the success of the individual practitioner, the profession and the CNSF Member Societies. Accordingly, the CNSF's educational efforts must reflect excellence in their quality, relevance and delivery. As an Accredited CPD Provider of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, the CNSF is dedicated to the advancement of the neuroscience professions in Canada.
Annual Congress
CNSF Congress 2026
May 25–29, 2026
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and Conference Centre, Banff, Alberta
The CNSF Congress is the principal annual Canadian gathering for neurologists, neurosurgeons, pediatric neurologists, neurophysiologists, neuroradiologists, and neuroscientists. It is an accredited group learning activity providing Continuing Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits. Members receive discounted registration fees.
- Residents' Day: Sunday, May 25
- Venue: 405 Spray Avenue, Banff, Alberta, Canada T1L 1B4
- Abstracts: Submitted via fourwaves.com/cnsf2026 ↗
Programme at a glance
Announcement
Save the date: Halifax, June 2–5, 2027
The 2027 CNSF Congress is announced for Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 2–5, 2027. Full details will be published at cnsf.org ↗. Contact congress@cnsf.org for details.
On-demand programs
E-learning
The CNSF offers on-demand e-learning programs accredited for Royal College Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Section 3 credit (Self-Assessment Programs).
iD-AD — Alzheimer's Disease
An accredited self-learning program covering Alzheimer's disease awareness and management. Approximately 2 hours to complete, available on-demand.
NOR Activity ID: 00017043
Access on-demand ↗iD-MA — Maladie d'Alzheimer
Programme d'auto-évaluation agréé sur la sensibilisation et la prise en charge de la maladie d'Alzheimer. Approximately 2 hours to complete, available on-demand.
NOR Activity ID: 00017043
Access on-demand ↗Resources
CPD calendar & toolkit
CPD calendar
The CNSF CPD Calendar is a central hub for continuing professional development activities relevant to members across all six societies.
Upcoming event
Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting
October 14–17, 2026 — Montréal, QC
CPD activity toolkit
The Royal College CPD Activity Toolkit helps accredited providers review activities and helps developers create quality programs eligible for accreditation.
- Conducting a needs assessment
- Establishing learning objectives
- Educational delivery methods
- Gathering participant feedback
- Conflict of interest management
- Developing online group learning
- Planning committees
Standards
Clinical practice guidelines
The CNSF Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee (CPGC) evaluates and endorses best practice guidelines submitted by external groups and Affiliate Societies. The committee includes CNSF Executive Committee representatives, at least one member from each Society, at least one residents' representative, and members from Associate and Affiliate Societies as needed.
AGREE II endorsement criteria
Guidelines submitted for CNSF endorsement must meet all of the following criteria:
Inter-professional involvement
Prepared by specialized neurologists, neurosurgeons, and clinical neuroscience practitioners.
Evidence-based recommendations
Supported by extensive international research review.
Current standards
Developed using contemporary criteria such as the AGREE II framework (agreetrust.org).
Continuum of care
Addresses prevention, health promotion, acute management, rehabilitation, and secondary prevention.
Framework applicability
Serves as a model for provinces and territories.
External expert review
Documented validation by content and methods specialists.
Implementation plans
Includes knowledge mobilization strategies.
Ethical considerations
Addresses potential ethical implications.
To submit guidelines for CNSF endorsement, contact: info@cnsf.org · (403) 229-9544
Trainees
For medical students & residents
Medical student membership
Medical students can apply for CNSF membership and receive information across all neuroscience specialties. Upon completing medical school and entering a Royal College residency program in neurology or neurosurgery, students qualify for complimentary PGY1 society membership, paid by their member Society.
Student application ↗Resident membership
Resident members in their PGY1 year receive a complimentary first-year membership. Subsequent residency years are $80/year. Resident registration for the CNSF Congress is $250, including access to all Congress courses and sessions, course notes, luncheons, breaks, and the Residents Social.
Membership information ↗Accreditation
Accreditation with CNSF
The CNSF is an Accredited CPD Provider of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Activities it accredits count toward Royal College Fellows' Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements.
In order for an activity to be eligible for accreditation, it must be developed by a physician organization and approved by a Royal College accredited CPD provider. Organizations seeking CNSF accreditation must be a physician organization developing an activity eligible for Royal College MOC credit.
Section 1 — Group learning
Conferences, workshops, seminars, rounds, journal clubs, and small group activities. Participants earn MOC Section 1 credits for verified attendance.
The CNSF Annual Congress is itself a Section 1 accredited activity.
Section 3 — Self-assessment and simulation
Self-assessment programs (SAPs) and simulation-based activities. Participants earn MOC Section 3 credits upon completion.
The CNSF iD-AD e-learning program carries Section 3 accreditation (NOR Activity ID: 00017043).
Apply for accreditation
Contact the CNSF directly to initiate an accreditation review. Contact cpd@cnsf.org for current process details and fees.
CPD & Accreditation
cpd@cnsf.orgPhone
(403) 229-9544Enquiries about CPD or accreditation
Direct enquiries to the CNSF at cpd@cnsf.org or (403) 229-9544.