Organized Neurosurgery.

ABSTRACT

Organized neurosurgery in India started in 1951 with the formation of the Neurological Society of India (NSI). Essentially, this society was the first superspecialty group in medicine comprising of clinical neuroscientists of India. The character of the Society has changed over the years with the formation of the Indian Academy of Neurology as well as separate groups with multiple specialty doctors in Neurosurgery also starting their own societies. The present mandate of the organization is to promote educational opportunities for residents, young members, and practicing neurosurgeons.