International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand - IFSSH

International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand IFSSH

IFSSH Secretariat
PO Box 52
Milsons Point. NSW. 1565.
Australia

Email: mtonkin@surgery.usyd.edu.au

International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand IFSSH

secretary@ifssh.info

This federation was formed in 1966 for the purpose of coordinating the activities of the various Societies for Surgery of the Hand throughout the world and in this way to increase and spread knowledge of surgery of the hand.

Its chief purposes are

1. to coordinate the activities by maintaining liaison between the various Societies.
2. to promote the free and full exchange of knowledge among the constituent organizations
3. to improve and widen the opportunities for study and observation in the various countries
4. to establish and recommend the adoption of certain standards of nomenclature, classification and standards of evaluation and treatment
5. to promote a bibliography of world literature on surgery of the hand
6. to disseminate knowledge through publications and scientific meetings and to enhance the study and practice of surgery of the hand
7. to improve the education and research in hand surgery at all professional levels
8. to take an interest in the socio-economic impact of disorders of the hand
9. to further the availability of hand surgery throughout the world
10. to further the cooperation between hand surgery and other related professionals
11. to encourage the cooperation of all members to advance the principles and practice of hand surgery of all members throughout the world through organized participation in all areas of specialty

The major objective of our Federation is to learn from each other around the world.  With the explosion of information technology (IT) gathering knowledge from around the globe is definitely easier.  However direct personal interaction fosters more productive and rewarding creativity and also is more enjoyable.  Our Federation has a rich history of pioneers who have inspired and educated us.  We can be successful by continuing to work and study together not only in establishing global friends but sustaining them.  

I encourage our colleagues to volunteer for the various committees designed to improve hand care throughout the world.  The committee structure will be described subsequently on our web page at a later date.  

I enthusiastically look foward to serving you during the next three years.



James R. Urbaniak, M.D.

 

2010 IFSSH 11th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand Seoul, Korea Oct 31 - Nov 4, 2010

2013 IFSSH 12th Congress,International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand New Dehi, India 2013