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Neurosurgeons Association of Sri Lanka

Joining the Neurosurgeons Association of Sri Lanka (NSASL) as members is open to all qualified Specialist Neurosurgeons as well as Trainees in Neurosurgery. We welcome members whose credentials and professional conduct meet the standards acceptable to the executive council and who are excited to contribute to our vibrant community.

Membership can be secured either through application or by invitation, and it requires approval by our Executive Council. Once your membership is approved, you’ll simply need to pay the appropriate membership fee to complete the process.

Types of Membership

Full Membership

Full Membership is for consultant neurosurgeons who currently reside of Sri Lanka and they must have credentials and professional conduct that are approved by our Executive Council.

This category includes:

  • Neurosurgeons holding a Master of Surgery (MS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Colombo, who are Board Certified as Specialist Neurosurgeons by the PGIM of the University of Colombo.
  • Neurosurgeons with privileges from the PGIM of the University of Colombo and/or those who have served as Consultant Neurosurgeons with the Department of Health, Sri Lanka.
Overseas Membership

This membership is for consultant neurosurgeons currently living outside Sri Lanka. Applicants must have qualifications and professional conduct acceptable to the Executive Council.

If an overseas member later decides to permanently live in Sri Lanka, their membership can be transferred to Full Membership with approval from the Executive Council.

Honorary Membership

This membership shall be granted to a neurosurgeon who has performed in an exemplary manner and this will be decided by the Executive Council.

Associate Membership

This membership is for Senior Registrars in Neurosurgery who have completed the MS or MD degree from the University of Colombo but are not yet board certified or fully trained. Applicants must be approved by the Executive Council.

Associate Members cannot vote or take part in committees related to the neurosurgery curriculum or disciplinary matters.

Affiliate Membership

This membership is for neurosurgery trainees currently working in an active Neurosurgery Unit under the Department of Health in Sri Lanka. They must have passed either:

  • Part 1 of the MS or MD degree from the University of Colombo, or
  • Parts 1 and 2 of the MRCS exam from the UK.

Applicants must be approved by the Executive Council.

Affiliate Members cannot vote or serve on committees related to the neurosurgery curriculum or disciplinary matters. This membership ends if the trainee leaves the neurosurgery unit. It also cannot be upgraded until all requirements for the next membership level are met.

Membership Fee

Full Membership

LKR 7000/= per annum.

Overseas Membership

US 100$ per annum.

Associate & Affiliate Membership

LKR 1500/= per annum.