American Clinical Neurophysiology Society

Educational Mission Statement

The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society is a professional association dedicated to fostering excellence in clinical neurophysiology and furthering the understanding of central and peripheral nervous system function in health and disease through education, research, and the provision of a forum for discussion and interaction.

The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society is committed to providing continuing medical education to its members and others interested in clinical neurophysiology.  Educational objective include 1) Reviewing current knowledge of clinical and neurophysiology including: electroencephalography, evoked potentials, quantitative neurophysiological methods, sleep technology and related areas; and 2) Informing course and meeting attendees of recent technological developments and their implications for clinical practice.

The educational activity of the Society consists of an Annual Course which includes didactic lectures and accompanying syllabus, and the Annual Meeting which consists of presentation of scientific papers, thematic symposia, seminars, and workshops. The Society also publishes the Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology which includes review articles and original papers.
           
The Society’s educational activities are directed to clinical neurophysiologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, trainees in these disciplines and other physicians and researchers who utilize clinical neurophysiological techniques and knowledge in the diagnosis and management of patients with disorders of the nervous system.

The Society defines the results of its CME program as attainment by attendees of the educational objectives.  This is evaluated by self assessment instruments by the participants, Society oversight and regular review, and periodic membership surveys.

Approved by ACNS Council June 17, 2006.