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General Information
The SILAN Society, whose formal name is "Sociedad Iberolatinoamericana de Neurorradiología Diagnóstica y Terapéutica", is a non-profit scientific professional organization established in Acapulco in 1988 and registered in Mexico City on the 22nd day of June 1989. It is composed of neuroradiologists, neurologists and neurosurgeons involved in neuroimaging and neuro-intervention. Its members are Spanish and Portuguese speaking neuroscientists from Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Canada, United States and all Spanish-speaking countries in America.
The main objectives of the SILAN are:
- Promote the progress of diagnostic and therapeutic neuroradiology in the countries represented.
- Develop training programs in neuroradiology.
- Promote and increase understanding, friendship and cooperation between its members.
- Sponsor an annual Scientific Congress oral communications, posters and foreign guests.
- Encourage cooperation and discussion papers on issues affecting the neuroradiology and related sciences in different countries.
- Information systems of both printed and electronic form, as forms of communication of scientific and technical specialization.
- Promote the publication of scientific papers in professional journals, especially for young neuroradiologists in training.
- Fellowships and other aid to neuroradiologists in training for advanced courses in neuroradiology services internationally recognized.
Membership Categories
The SILAN welcomes and invites members of our Company to any professional interested in the development of the above goals. Candidates must demonstrate a professional commitment, in whole or in part, to the practice of the disciplines of neuroradiological diagnosis and / or endovascular treatment of diseases of the nervous system.
Depending on their training and credentials and under our statutes, candidates will be classified into the following categories:
Active Members:
Neuroradiologists with active practice as certified specialist issued and recognized in Europe, Latin America, United States and Canada. Doctors or scientists whose credentials are submitted and accepted by the Executive Committee of the Company. Only Active Members shall be entitled to vote and hold office in the Society.
Associate Members:
Medical or scientific opinion of the Executive Committee have sufficient merit.
Senior Members:
Active members or associated with age less than 65 years, retired from active practice. Members older than 65 who still practice their profession will continue to classify as active members.
Honorary Members:
Professionals who have contributed in unique ways to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic neuroradiology. Candidates will be presented to the Executive Committee by the Committee on Honorary Members.
Correspondent Member:
Neuroradiologists with practice and residence in Portugal, Spain, USA or Latin America, but which satisfies the conditions of active members. Candidates must be presented by two active members and recommended to the Committee on Election of Members of the Executive Committee.
Junior Members:
Neuroradiologists in training over one year, presented by an Active Member to support the training and curriculum of the candidate.
Inactive Members:
The members deemed by the Executive Committee fails to meet his financial obligations to the Company, will be called inactive members. Inactive members for four years will be low. If re-apply must meet the standards of the new partners.
Registration Application
Instructions:
a) Download the Registration Application SILAN.
b) Complete the application completely and correctly.
c) Send mail to contacto@silan.org.
d) To be entirely correct, a member of the Association will contact you as soon as possible.
Download here the Registration Application SILAN
Statutes of the SILAN
SOCIEDAD IBEROLATINOAMERICANA DE NEURORRADIOLOGIA DIAGNOSTICA Y TERAPÉUTICA A.C.
Constitution: November 1989
ARTICLE I
The Society is known with the name of Sociedad Iberolatinoamericana de Neurorradiología Diagnóstica y Terapéutica, A.C.
ARTICLE II
Objetives:
2.1 Develop and support standards for the training of neuroradiologists.
2.2 To stimulate interest in the field of diagnostic and therapeutic Neuroradiology.
2.3 Promoting the idea of friendship and scientific collaboration in the Neuroradiological community.
2.4 Promote meetings to discuss and present manuscripts and disseminating knowledge.
2.5 To promote cooperation and relationship between Neuroradiology and other branches of Medicine and allied sciences.
2.6 Establish channels for publication of scientific presentations in the field of Neuroradiology.
ARTICLE III
Classification of members
The Society is open to any individual with a professional reputation that serious, practicing Neurorradiología diagnosed and/or channels a large part of his business to study and/or endovascular treatment of diseases of the nervous system.
Members will be divided into the following categories:
Active, Associate, Senior, Honorary, Correspondent and Junior.
3.1 Classification
3.11 Active
a) Certified neuroradiologists clinically active European specialty, Canadian, American or Latin American.
b) Medical or scientific credentials which are accepted by the Executive Committee.
c) To continue active membership is necessary to practice Neuroradiology, except for administrative activities, approximately half of the professional time.
3.12 Associate
Doctor or scientist does not qualify as an active member but whose credentials are accepted by the Executive Committee.
3.13 Senior
Active member or associate who has attained the age of 65 years or who has retired from active practice.
3.14 Honorary
One individual who has made unique contributions to the diagnostic or interventional Neuroradiology. Candidates for membership fees will be presented to the Executive Committee by the Committee on Honorary Members.
3.15 Correspondent
Neuroradiologists who resides and practices outside of Portugal, Spain, USA or Latin America but have the skills necessary for active member. Nominees correspondent must be submitted by two active members and must be recommended to the Committee on Election of Members of the Executive Committee.
3.16 Junior
Must have completed one year of formal training in Neuroradiology at the time that is presented to the Society. Must be submitted by a member that can support the training and curriculum of the candidate.
ARTICLE IV
Rights and Benefits
4.1 Only active Members shall be entitled to vote and hold office in the Society election. They can attend and participate in scientific meetings and other functions of the Society.
4.2 Associate Members will have the same privileges as active members, with the exception of voting and the ability to hold office in the Executive Committee.
4.3 The Senior Member will retain the rights and privileges held during his term as an active member or associate. Be exempt from paying tuition.
4.4 The Honorary Member shall have all the privileges and the member shall be exempted from paying tuition.
ARTICLE V
Solicitudes
5.1 The application for election as a member of the Society shall be submitted in writing and in a format approved by the Executive Committee. This application must be accompanied with a check to the Treasury a figure that covers a year of assessment. This application must be supported by a member of the Society, the professional who knows the applicant.
5.2 The names of all applicants will be distributed by the Secretary to all voting members 30 days before the official meeting of the society.
5.3 The objections to an applicant by a voting member should contact a member of the Executive Committee who will notify the rest of the Executive Committee.
5.4 The Executive Committee after reciting the recommendations of the Committee on Election of Members, vote on rejecting all applications and/or review all applications which do not meet the requirements enumerated by the statute.
5.5 The applications approved by the Executive Committee shall be voted by members active in the formal meeting of the society. It requires a simple majority of votes for the election.
5.6 The application to become a Senior Member shall be in writing addressed to the Registrar who submit to the Executive Committee for final decision.
5.7 The choice of an Honorary Member must be approved unanimously by the Executive Committee and former members of the Executive Committee and will be submitted to a vote of active members at a formal meeting.
ARTICLE VI
Authorities
6.1 The authorities of the Society shall be a President, a President of Congress, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer and three Representative Members. They form the Executive Committee of the Company.
a) The Executive Committee members serve for a term. Term is defined as the period of time between two meetings, that this will be two years.
6.2 Responsibilities:
a) President of the Society
The President shall chair all meetings of the Society and participate in activities relevant to their rank. The President shall be the Chief Executive Committee and member of all other committees. The first President of the Company serve for a term of 3 years, will begin his duties at the close of the annual meeting at which the President was elected and will continue until the election of a successor at another annual meeting.
Future presidents will serve for a term of two years. The President may not be elected again.
b) President of Congress
The President of Congress is responsible for social science programs to be developed in the next official meeting in their area. President of the Congress shall have the authority to elect a local committee responsible for organizing the social program. The functions of the President of Congress will cease in two years and begin to close the session at which he was elected.
c) Vice President
The Vice President will chair those meetings designated by the President. Assist in the preparation of the scientific meetings. The term of Vice President for 2 years and will begin at the close of the annual meeting at which he was elected. The Vice President will also be responsible for replacing the president if he is unable to meet to fulfill their duties. The Vice President shall act as President during the period of such incapacity.
The Vice President automatically becomes the President of the Society following the completion of their duties or have practiced two years in office as Vice President.
d) Secretary
The Secretary shall maintain a list of individual members of the Society and documentation of all activities of the Society, shall notify all members of all meetings, appointing committee members immediately after his election and acceptance of New members of the Society, immediately after the annual meeting
The Secretaries shall assist the President of the Congress in the organization of scientific programs, organize the correspondence of the Society and shall perform all the functions dependent on their position.
And shall receive 30 days before the official meeting, the names of new applicants for membership of the Society, announced the expulsion of a vote, proposals for changes and/or changes to the statutes.
And shall receive 30 days before the official meeting on the recommendations made by the committees to the Executive Committee.
His term will be 2 years beginning at the close of the annual meeting at which he was elected. The Secretary may be reelected for two terms.
e) Treasurer
Be responsible for the funds of the Society. Maintain detailed documentation of receipts and payments from the Society. Deposit money and valuable effects in the name and credit of the Society, in warehouses designated by the Executive Committee. Receive the Executive Committee and will take applications for new members of this Society, and notify the Registrar on such application, which shall notify the members of this Society. The term of employment shall be 2 years. The treasurer may be re-elected for a term.
f) Representative Members
The total number of members is 6. Three members meet for a year and features three members for 2 years. Each member will serve as advisor to the Executive Committee and will participate in an office designated by the President.
g) Vacancies
Any vacancy in office of the Executive Committee by resignation, death, expulsion, disqualification shall be filled by the Executive Committee until the end of the natural functions. Any Executive Committee member can be moved from office by ¾ vote of the Executive Committee or by ¾ vote of the members called for that purpose, provided they are notified of this proposal at least 30 days before the reunion.
6.3 Standing Committees of the Society
These include: Executive Committee, Rules Committee, Committee on Election of Members, Nominating Committee, Audit Committee, Finance Committee.
6.3.1 Executive Committee
The governing body of this Society shall be the Executive Committee to consist of a President, President of Congress, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and three Representative Members.
Executive Committee
a) The Executive Committee is in charge of managing and administering the activities of this Society.
b) Organize special committees as necessary relevant.
c) Review all applications for membership in this Society by the Election Committee members.
d) Make recommendations to members of the Society about the place, date and time of the annual meetings.
e) Appoint a Nominating Committee.
Executive Committee Meetings
f) Regular meetings of the Executive Committee will be organized in time and place directly on the decision of the Executive Committee.
g) The Executive Committee has the authority to act to defend the best interests of their constituents. The Executive Committee is in quorum with minimum presence of 4 components, one being the Secretary or Treasurer.
6.3.2 Regulations Committee
The Rules Committee shall consist of 3 members of the Society. These serve for 3 terms. At the beginning of the Society, a member shall be appointed for 3 terms, one member for 2 terms and one member from l word. During each meeting the President shall appoint an official member. The miembroque ends his term as chairman of the committee. The President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be members ex officio.
The Rules Committee is responsible for the interpretation of the Constitution of the Company and in accordance with orders from the Executive Committee will prepare amendments to the Constitution to be especially in the next formal meeting of the Society.
6.3.3 Election Committee Members
The Election Committee members shall consist of 3 members. At the beginning of the Society, a member shall be appointed for 3 terms, one member for 2 terms and one member from l word. The Committee member who is in his last term will be the Chairman of the Committee. After the first meeting, one member shall be appointed for each meeting and formal terms. The Election Committee members will decree whether each applicant meets the requirements for membership and submit its recommendations to the Executive Committee.
6.3.4 Nominating Committee
The Nomination Committee shall consist of the Chairman of the Executive Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules and one member appointed by the President for one term and who will chair this committee.
The Nomination Committee selects candidates considered suitable for executive and raised to the Executive Committee to be submitted for vote at the official meeting of the Society.
6.3.5 Audit Committee
The Audit Committee shall consist of 2 members appointed by the President and shall appoint the two members of which chair.
The Audit Committee shall examine the accounts of cash and use the services of a certified public accountant for the annual report for cash.
6.3.6 Finance Committe
The Finance Committee shall consist of the Vice-President of earnings, President of Congress, Secretary, Treasurer and one member appointed by the President for a term. The President shall decide who chairs the committee. The finance committee with the approval of the Executive Committee, shall adopt rules for fiscal management of the Society.
6.4 Meetings of Members
a) The reunion of the constituents is conducted every 2 years in time and place designated by the Executive Committee. The reunion will rotate among the various countries of Society. The Executive Committee will submit its recommendations for choosing the location of the meeting to members in the formal meeting. Negotiations are set out in Portuguese or Spanish.
b) Special meetings may be arranged at the discretion of the Chairman of the Executive Committee or at the request of ¾ of the active members.
c) The members present at the formal meeting will constitute a quorum.
d) In case of cancellation of the annual meeting, the Society's activities will be carried by the Executive Committee until the next formal meeting.
6.5 Nomination and Election
At the formal meeting, the Nominating Committee shall submit a list of candidates for various positions in this Society. New candidates may be submitted during the formal meeting. The Society elected official in the meeting the President, President of Congress, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and two Representative Members. Elections shall be by majority vote of members present. The negotiations were conducted in Spanish and Portuguese.
6.6 Enrollment
a) The annual enrollment of members of this Society shall be established for voting on the Executive Committee and will relate to the needs of the Company.
b) The registration of members will be paid after receiving notification of the Treasury in January of each year and is valid for the year.
c) Senior and Honorary Members shall be exempt from registration.
6.7 Changes to Statutes
The Secretary shall notify any proposed change in the Constitution to all members of the Society at least 30 days before the annual meeting: it will take a vote of ¾ of the members present at the formal meeting to amend the Statutes.
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