European Neurological Society

The ENS was founded in 1986, as based on the initiative of Gérard Said, Anita Harding and P.K. Thomas. The ENS is modelled after the American Academy of neurology, in which teaching courses at its annual meeting play a prominent role. Moreover, the ENS represents an effort to break away from national representation to membership on an individual basis. This emphasis on individuality underlines the importance of expertise in the various fields of neurology, as well as the singular expression of enthusiasm for clinical and experimental neurology.

The aims of the society are

• to guarantee a high level of scientific standard
• to provide continuing education in all fields of neurology
• to create a scientific forum for the presentation of original research work for all neurologists
• to support the younger generation by continuing promotions such as travel grants, fellowship stipends or the new neurologist in training offer

Members
The ENS has now become the most prominent society of neurologists on the European Continent with a total of 2300 (including all categories) members from 60 countires worldwide.