Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
Federation Structure
The Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF) is an umbrella organization representing six National Specialty Societies. These organizations form the “Membership” of the CNSF and share a common interest in the functions and disorders of the brain and nervous system.
Together, the six Member Societies represent clinical neurologists, neurosurgeons, pediatric neurologists, neurophysiologists, neuroradiologists, and stroke physicians dedicated to education, advocacy, and improved care of patients with neurological conditions across Canada. Membership in any CNSF Member Society automatically confers CNSF membership, providing access to the annual Congress, the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programming, and the Neuro|News newsletter.
Founded 1948 · ~475 members · Largest CNSF society
“To enhance the care of patients with diseases of the nervous system through education, advocacy, and improved methods of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.”
History
Membership
The CNS represents approximately 475 neurologists and neurology residents across Canada — the largest of the six CNSF Member Societies. CNS membership automatically includes CNSF membership. Annual dues invoices are issued in January.
Journal access
CNS members have access to the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences (CJNS), published by Cambridge University Press. Members receive a complimentary subscription and a 50% discount on Gold Open Access article processing charges (US $1,775 vs. the standard US $3,550).
The other five societies
1965 · ~300 members
Mission
“To enhance the care of patients with diseases of the nervous system through education, advocacy, and improved methods of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.”
Focus
Represents neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents throughout Canada.
CNSS membership automatically includes CNSF membership.
1990 · ~250 members
Mission
“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.”
Focus
Clinical neurophysiologists; conducts annual EEG and EMG examinations for eligible physician applicants and maintains competence standards in clinical electroencephalography and electromyography across Canada.
CSCN members automatically receive CNSF membership.
~175 members
Mission
“To promote the advancement of knowledge of the sciences pertaining to the development of the nervous system from conception to adult life, and to advance knowledge of diseases of the nervous system in children.”
Focus
Pediatric neurology — nervous system development from conception through adulthood, childhood neurological diseases, prevention, and care of young people with neurological conditions.
CACN members automatically gain CNSF membership.
Mission
“To enhance the care of patients with diseases of the nervous system through education, advocacy, and improved methods of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.”
Focus
Neuroradiology — emphasizes collaborative relationships between neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neuroscientists to advance neurological disorder research. The CSNR is the fifth society to join the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation.
CSNR membership automatically includes CNSF membership.
Joined CNSF in 2021
Mission
“The national professional association for physicians interested in stroke.”
Focus
Stroke — includes associate members representing other disciplines involved in stroke prevention and treatment, working to reduce stroke burden through research translation into clinical practice. The CSC is the sixth and most recent society to join the federation.
Full Professional Association Members of the CSC are automatically members of the CNSF. CNSF members are invited to utilize CSC professional resources at strokeconsortium.ca. strokeconsortium.ca ↗
Direct enquiries to the CNSF at info@cnsf.org or (403) 229-9544.