National Grand Rounds / Webinars | CNSS

The Canadian Neurosurgical Society (CNSS) is offering a series of National Grand Rounds and e-learning activities for Canadian neurosurgeons. 

These events will serve as an invaluable platform to:

  • Share clinical cases and provide peer-to-peer commentary on practical matters related to specialty neurosurgical care.
  • Foster open discussion among neurosurgeons and neurosurgical trainees from across Canada, thus promoting collaborative learning and professional growth.

This initiative not only advances continuing medical education but also reinforces connections within the Canadian neurosurgical community, driving greater knowledge exchange and collegiality with industry.

Sessions will take place throughout the year online, on a Friday at 9:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM ET / 12:00 PM AT. Emails will be sent to membership and pre-registration is required in advance of each session.

If you or anyone at your centre would like to give a presentation to the Canadian Neurosurgical Society, please contact kasandra-amaro@cnsf.org.

UPCOMING NATIONAL NEUROSURGERY GRAND ROUNDS / WEBINARS | CNSS

Monthly on Fridays • 8AM Pacific / 9AM Mountain / 10AM Central / 11AM Eastern / 12PM Atlantic Time • 

Pre-registration required; members watch your email.

Please note that February's session has been cancelled.

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM MT (11:00AM - 12:00PM ET)

Title: Advances in Management of Adult Hydrocephalus

Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a Real Disease: The PENS Randomized Clinical Trial and Case Studies (Dr. Mark Hamilton, FRCSC)

Chronic Obstructive Hydrocephalus in Adults: Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) vs. Shunt with Case Studies (Dr. Sara Edwards, FRCSC)

Objectives: 

  • Be aware of the PENS RCT that demonstrated treatment of iNPH with a shunt has proven efficacy.
  • Understand the different types of hydrocephalus in adult patients.
  • Be aware of the role that ETV plays in the treatment of certain adult patients with hydrocephalus.

Moderator: Dr. Fahad Alkherayf, University of Ottawa

FUTURE SESSIONS (2026)

  • Friday, April 24, 9AM MT (11AM ET) Topic: NSX Compensation across Canada (Full, active members only)
    • Speakers: Alan Chalil (Ottawa) and Scott Paquette (Vancouver)
  • Friday, May 29, 9AM MT (11AM ET) Topic: Trauma or Spine Grand Round

PREVIOUS SESSIONS

  • September 26, 2025: CNSS Neuro-Oncology Grand Round (speakers: Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Paul Kongkham)
  • October 31, 2025: NSX Compensation across Canada (speakers: Dr. Vivek Mehta and Dr. David Clarke)
  • November 28, 2025: Vascular Neurosurgery Grand Round (speakers: Dr. Howard Lesiuk and Dr. Michael Kelly)