[The direction of Japanese Society of Child Neurology: a message to young doctors who aim to be child neurologists].
The bylaws of Japanese Society of Child Neurology (JSCN) declare that the purpose of this Society is to promote research activity, educational programs for child neurologists, and cooperation with other related organizations. It also has a large role to provide the results of research to the wider community. As for promotion of research, acquisition of research funding is quite important. It is necessary to increase applications for grants and to be well known by other researchers, and especially by the relevant authorities. One way to do this is to send reprints to the authorities in various research fields. Participating to the congress party to let lots of people notice his/her activity may also be effective. To promote the Impact Factor of the official journal of JSCN, Brain & Development (B & D), members should cite as many articles from B & D as possible when they submit a manuscript. The members of JSCN must respond to the demands of patients and family members as specially trained child neurologists. I am pleased that the newly founded Social Activity and Public Relations Committee has acted vigorously. I want to ask all the young members to participate positively in our activities and support the Society.
Iinuma
Kazuie
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Japanese Society of Child Neurology, Tokyo. kiinuma@ped.med.tohoku.ac.jp
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