Dear Prospective Member,

I am delighted that you are considering applying for membership in the Western Neurosurgical Society. As Secretary-Treasurer, I believe that our Society needs new members to stay vital and relevant. We have a membership of approximately 200 board certified neurosurgeons from the region west of the Rockies (Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming).

Next year’s meeting will next be at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa in Kauai, Hawaii from September 10-13, 2011. Our venue for 2011 will be outstanding for the meeting and also for a variety of recreational and evening social events. The Grand Hyatt is consistently rated as the finest resort on the island.

The WNS annual meeting is always held in the Western United States and every four to five years we try to return to Hawaii. Since this is a relatively small society, the meetings are laid back with our scientific program in the morning, golf, tennis, biking, or relaxing in the afternoon, and social events each evening.

Neurosurgeons that practice in the above mentioned geographical areas and are board certified are eligible to apply for membership.  Additional requirements are letters of recommendation from three members of the Society and presentation of a paper at the annual meeting.  All current members are listed on the website, www.westnsurg.org.  Membership in the Society will allow you to meet with your peers and make lasting friendships.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, or our Membership Committee Chair Dr. Thomas Scully (tom.scullymd@gmail.com).

Charles Nussbaum, MD
PO Box 900, X7-NS
1100 9th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98111
(206) 223-7525
charles.nussbaum@vmmc.org