PNU · College of Medicine

Neuroscience Interest Group

A student-led group exploring neurology and neurosurgery through campaigns, workshops, and monthly publications.

Outstanding Interest Group · PNU Medicine Club, Sep–Oct 2026
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Why We Exist

Neuroscience exposure that starts long before clerkship

NSIG gives students hands-on, structured exposure to neurology and neurosurgery, and a real community to explore it with.

Early Exposure

Hands-on academic exposure to neurology and neurosurgery, well before clerkship.

Awareness & Campaigns

Awareness campaigns and workshops that serve our campus and the wider community.

Research & Writing

Real practice with journal clubs, case reports, and an active, ongoing research project.

Shareable Knowledge

A monthly study issue on each theme, published here for anyone to read.

The Year, Month by Month

Ten themes, one signal

Every month centers on one neurological theme, covered through a campaign, a workshop, or that month's publication.

Saltatory conduction, Sep → Jun: the signal jumps node to node, and it's currently at this month.

Campaigns

Awareness campaigns, open to volunteers

Campus-wide campaigns anyone can help run. Application forms open closer to each date.

21 September
Completed

World Alzheimer's Day Campaign

Taking Alzheimer's awareness outdoors, built by our members and checked for accuracy by a neurology consultant.

Applications closed
29 October
Coming Soon

World Stroke Day Campaign

Recognizing stroke early and acting fast, for our campus and the wider community.

Applications opening soon
November
Coming Soon× Alfaisal University

Migraine Awareness Campaign

A joint campaign with SIGN, Alfaisal University's Neuroscience Interest Group. Volunteer details will be posted here.

Applications opening soon
February
Coming Soon× Pediatrics IG

Epilepsy Awareness Campaign

Run in collaboration with the Pediatrics Interest Group. Volunteer details will be posted here.

Applications opening soon
Workshops

Hands-on sessions, open to attend

Practical sessions on clinical skills, research, and specialty exposure. Open to all students unless noted otherwise.

December
Coming Soon× ENTIG

Where Neurology Meets ENT

A joint workshop with the ENT Interest Group. Attendance details will be posted here.

Registration opening soon
Online Sessions

Learn from residents, wherever you are

Live online talks with neurology and neuroscience residents. Free to join, just tap the link when it's time.

Upcoming× Medicine Club

Think Like a Neurologist The Art of Localization

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Dr. Alhassan Al MostaneerNeurology Resident, PGY-4 · University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
  • Sunday, 25 October
  • 8:00 PM (Riyadh time)
  • Microsoft Teams
Coming in November

Seeing Through the Skull A Crash Course in Neuro-imaging

The basics of neuro-imaging: how to look at a head CT and brain MRI, and what all those shades of grey are telling you.

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Dr. Saad AlkhubraniResident, PGY-3 · King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Details coming soon
New · Clinical Toolkit

NeuroPocket

Your neuro rotation, in your pocket. Free interactive tools for students on clinical rotations, built by NSIG.

  • Lesion LocalizerTap the findings, see where the lesion likely is
  • NIHSS & GCSScore as you examine, with a live total
  • Exam CompanionA full neuro exam checklist, MRC and reflex grading
  • Root FinderDermatomes, key muscles and reflexes by root
  • Red FlagsBE FAST, SNOOP, seizure first aid and cord compression
Open NeuroPocket

For learning only, not for clinical decisions.

NEUROPOCKET
Lesion Localizer
Face and arm weaker than legAphasiaSensory levelUMN signsAtaxia
Cerebral cortex: MCAContralateral hemisphere
Internal capsuleDeep white matter
Monthly Issues

This year's publications

A full write-up on each month's theme: definition, etiology, classification, diagnosis, and management.

Highlights & Recognition

What we've done so far

New · September–October 2026

Outstanding Specialty Interest Group

PNU Medicine Club named NSIG an Outstanding Specialty Interest Group for September–October, recognizing our members' dedication, teamwork, and continuous effort.

2nd

Best Interest Group, Medicine Club

NSIG placed 2nd as Best Interest Group last year, recognized by the Dean of the College of Medicine. This year, we're aiming for 1st.

Leadership

Run by students, for students

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Faculty Supervisor

Dr. Noura Alharbi

College of Medicine, PNU

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President

Leen AlAngari

College of Medicine, PNU

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Vice President

Sara Aldoiesh

College of Medicine, PNU

Meet the Members

29 neurons, one network

The students behind every campaign, workshop, and issue. Hover over a name to see it fire.