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Active Membership
Surgeons who have been certified by the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, and, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees and peers in the community, have the requisite training, experience and ethical qualities, and are recognized specialists in General Surgery. Dues: $250 annually.
Associate Membership
Surgeons who have not been certified by the American Board of Surgery, or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, but, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees and peers in the community, have the requisite training, experience and ethical qualities, and are recognized specialists in General Surgery. Dues: $250 annually.
Candidate Membership
General Surgeon Specialists who have completed an approved residency and are Board eligible, but who have not yet been certified by the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. Candidate members may remain in this membership category until they have become certified. In the event a Candidate member is not certified within three (3) years, Candidates are eligible to apply for Associate Membership. Dues: $50 annually.
Corresponding Membership
General Surgeon Specialists who are not residing in the United States of America, its territories or commonwealths, and who have the requisite training, experience, ethical qualities, and limit their practice to the Specialty of General Surgery. Dues: $50 annually.
Resident Membership
Residents who are enrolled in at least their first year of postgraduate training counting towards certification in the Specialty of General Surgery and who, by their interest, training and high moral standard, may be expected to qualify subsequently for Active Membership. Resident members may remain in this membership category for the duration of their residency and fellowship, if applicable, and shall have not longer than one (1) year after completing their training to apply for Candidate or Active Membership. Dues: $25 annually (no application processing fee).
Senior Member – Over 65 and still practicing. Dues $100 annually.
Inactive Senior Member – Cannot vote or hold office, over 65, and retired from practice. Dues $50 annually.