FIENS Neuro

The Foundation for International Education in Neurological Surgery (FIENS) is one of the oldest international neurosurgery organizations. Since its creation in 1969, FIENS has helped increase neurosurgical service delivery in underserved populations worldwide. Historically, the foundation focused on direct service delivery in underserved areas and increasing access to safe and quality neurosurgical care by supporting the development of local training programs in these regions.  More recently, through the generous donation of philanthropists, FIENS has established the Clack and Bassett Fellowships.  These fellowships provide financial support allowing neurosurgical trainees from the developing world to either complete their training in their local environment (Clack) or augment their training by visiting training programs in North America.