World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
Formation1955
TypeProfessional association
Headquarters1260 Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland
Region served
Worldwide
MembershipRepresents 50,000 neurosurgeons[1]
President
Najia El Abbadi
Vice-President
Miguel A. Arraez
Websitewfns.org

The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS), founded in 1955, in Switzerland, as a professional, scientific, non governmental organization, is composed of 130 member societies: consisting of 5 Continental Associations (AANS, AASNS, CAANS, EANS and FLANC), 6 Affiliate Societies, and 119 National Neurosurgical Societies, representing some 50,000 neurosurgeons worldwide.[2] It has a consultative status in the United Nations. The official Journal of the Organization is World Neurosurgery.[3][4]

Objectives and mission statement

The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies aspires to promote global improvement in neurosurgical care. The mission of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) is to work together with their member learned societies to improve worldwide neurosurgical care, training and research to benefit their patients.[5]

History

The 50 year history of the society has been recorded verbatim by the WFNS historian. The record shows that despite steady progress and adjustments, at times heated arguments took place at officials meetings, as to goals, direction, finances, membership, etc., and the discussions at times have been rancorous. Nevertheless, the society has grown and continues to grow.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "About the Foundation | World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies".
  2. ^ "About the Foundation | World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies".
  3. ^ "Journal: World Neurosurgery". WFNS. Retrieved 29 May 2014.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ "World Neurosurgery, Home page". Elsevier. Retrieved 29 May 2014.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "About The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies". WFNS. Retrieved 29 May 2014.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ H. Alphons D. Walder, M.D., Ph.D. "A Short Review on the History of the World Federation of the Neurosurgical Societies (1955-2000)". WFNS. Archived from the original on 2017-01-28. Retrieved 29 May 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)