International Society of Surgery Foundation ISS-F

Aims of the Foundation

The International Society of Surgery - Société Internationale de Chirurgie (ISS/SIC) has a near century tradition of developing International Congresses of great merit. These Congresses will continue in an expanded mode within the concept of "International Surgical Week".

It is perceived that the ISS/SIC can do more. An ISS Foundation has been formed so that funds can be sought and channelled for charitable, scientific and educational purposes.

The Foundation will:

1. Provide means of furthering the professional training, developing the technical background and promoting the education of individuals in training, through seminars, special courses, granting of scholarships, travel and research fellowships. Applications may be received from all   member nations, but surgery students from underdeveloped nations will be encouraged to apply for study in those areas fortunate to be more developed and advanced.
2. Disseminate to surgeons and other medical personnel information regarding the newest surgical procedures and techniques and the use of specialized and newly developed equipment.
3. Engage in an educational program with respect to the use of electronic and other types of instruments intended for treatment of disease, including, but not limited to, the development and teaching of surgical and other procedures.
4. Support research and the advancement of knowledge in the subjects of physiology, biology and chemistry as they relate to the subject of surgery.
5. Publish scientific reports and journals devoted to the subjects of surgery and to otherwise disseminate medical information through the giving of papers, attendance at seminars and participation in conferences.
6. Cooperate with public and private agencies having aims similar to the purposes of this organization on national and international levels.
7. Take all steps necessary to exchange scientific information and knowledge.
8. Support high profile lectures for participation in ISS/SIC Congresses and Postgraduate Courses.
9. Study the provision of surgical services to the public and the relationship of such services to the manpower available to supply it.