International Society of Surgery ISS/SIC

Before 1850 international relationships in science were mostly between individuals and only marginally influenced by political events. This changed later as they progressed, and with the creation of unified nation states, sciences became more nationally oriented... more

The ISS/SIC, founded in 1902 in Brussels, Belgium, would like to function with two aims in mind: On the one hand it wants to function as a very benevolent "umbrella organization" for to keep the "house of surgery" together for all problems of general interest to all surgical specialties, on the other hand, the ISS/SIC has also a vital interest in upkeeping general surgery as an important training base... more

Here you will find the Membership Directory (incl. contact addresses) as well as other pertinent membership information. This data is password protected and acessible to members only... more

The International Society of Surgery organizes every other year the International Surgical Week ISW working closely with the Integrated Societies and a number of participating International Societies. The aim of ISW is having all surgical subspecialties meet under one roof and enhancing a mutual exchange of knowledge and techniques... more