2021 Elections: President Candidate Statement

Prof. Youssef Al-Said

Dear Colleagues,

As the current Saudi Neurology Society President (SNS), it would give me great pleasure and be an honor to represent the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) and therefore am submitting my name as a nominee for the position of President.

As an experienced senior professional in Neurology and Epilepsy, Administrative MBA graduate and the Executive Director of Medical and Clinical Affairs, at one of the leading hospitals in Saudi Arabia, I believe I embody the vision and mission of WFN on a daily basis to raise professional and academic proficiency in Neuroscience.

My goal to always lead with movement to action through results-oriented execution. Using this kind of leadership Neuroscience will reach new heights within the Kingdom and see real time results.

Neuroscience is not just my career; it is my passion and I would like to continue to share my knowledge with those entering in the field and contribute to the development of our youth as well as expand and improve the services throughout the Kingdom and worldwide.

This year, 2021, is a year of inspiration as we transform to a new norm, let’s go forward and try to reach a brighter future. In closing, it would be a pleasure to be considered as the President so that I may help lead from the front as an action centered leader for Neuroscience.

Vision: 

• Advancement and excellence in medicine and neuroscience.

• Work to raise professional and academic proficiency and enhance excellence for neuroscientists and contribute to raising the level of medical care for neuroscientists. 
  
  Objectives: 

• Develop approaches and standards for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases according to the modern scientific approach based on experience and proof. 
• Participate in continuing medical education in the field of neurology and contribute to conducting scientific research. 
• Develop an academic and future plan to train future generations in the field of neuroscience. 
• Work on the development of postgraduate studies in microbiology in neuroscience. 
• Work on the establishment of programs 

With Kind Regards,

Prof. Youssef Al-Said, MD, MBA, FRCPC