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Advancing Children’s Care Together

Since its foundation, ISPN’s mission is to improve the health and welfare of children requiring neurosurgical care throughout the world by scientific research and close international cooperation.

Join today and enjoy exclusive benefits

  • Access to the most up-to-date pediatric neurosurgery information and our organisation’s official journal – Child’s Nervous System (CNS)
  • The Guide to Pediatric Neurosurgery, where colleagues look for answers online
  • Discounted registration for the ISPN Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Join regional Education courses
  • ISPN Members’ zone, providing you with networking & consultation opportunities with colleagues all over the globe
  • Participation in ISPN webinars and workshops
  • Access to the ISPN Pediatric Neurosurgery Mentorship program

The ISPN membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December. The membership dues are to be paid annually.

From 2025, the print journal is no longer available.

Categories of ISPN Membership

Membership TypeOnline Journal access
Active Members
For practicing Pediatric Neurosurgeons
$250
Active members
For practicing Pediatric Neurosurgeons from low and low-middle income countries*
$100
Candidate Membership
For Neurosurgeons in training
$0
Student Membership
For those in medical school or training in neurosciences
$0
Associate Membership
For medically qualified personnel in other disciplines related to Pediatric Neurosurgery
$250
Nursing and Allied Health Professional Membership
For Neuroscience Nurses and Allied Professionals in Neurosurgery
$75
Nursing and Allied Health Professional Membership
For Neuroscience Nurses and Allied Professionals in Neurosurgery
from low and low-middle income countries*
$35

*Based on World Bank Classification

ISPN also offer Honorary Membership to individuals whose outstanding contribution to pediatric neurosurgery is recognized by the Executive Board; Corresponding Membership to individuals whose devotion to Pediatric Neurosurgery is recognized by the organization and Senior Membership to Active and Associate Members who are over 70 years old.

The above memberships are only available upon written request, to be submitted and approved by the ISPN Executive.

How to apply

For more information about the different membership categories, duties & rights, please read Article III of the ISPN Bylaws.

1Fill in the online membership application form

Please note that you need to upload a CV in English which should include details of your training, experience and any publications.

In addition you should provide two names of current ISPN members for endorsement. Please inform your references that you have put them in as a reference, as they will be checked. If you do not have two names as a reference, you can still proceed with the application, your application will still be sent to the executive for consideration.

2Pay for the membership

Payment is made through the ISPN secure online payment system. Only upon payment will the application be sent to the executive for approval.

3Receive confirmation

Once your application is approved, a confirmation with membership credentials will be sent.

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