Join the ISSCL
Why join ISSCL?
In accordance with the mission statement of ISSCL, joining as a member will enable you to work with other members to help to improve medical care for people with spinal CSF leak through education, coordination and dissemination of medical research, promotion of best medical practices, and by supporting/conducting educational and scientific meetings.
Who is eligible to join?
Membership is open to any qualified individual (see below), who has interest in the field of spinal CSF leak. There are various categories of membership: Founding Member, Senior Member, Member, and Member-in-Training.
Membership Types
Senior Member
Requirements for becoming a Senior Member are as follows: written recommendation from one current senior member; an attestation that they have been directly caring for patients with CSF leaks for at least two years; one first or senior author publication or two co-authored publications on the topic of SIH or CSF leak (listed in PubMed); and written attestation of their understanding of the requirement to engage in collaborative, professional, and civil behavior with other members of the society as a condition of ongoing membership.
Member
A Member must be either a (1) MD, DO, an equivalent medical degree in their home country, or be a (2) Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or equivalent in their home country. In the event that the Membership Committee identifies an individual of merit who has directly contributed to the field of spinal CSF leak research or care such as a PhD researcher, they may nominate such an individual for Membership or in the case of extraordinary merit, for Senior Membership to the Board. Approval by the Board requires an affirmative vote of over fifty percent.
Member-in-Training
A Member-in-Training is currently enrolled in a training program that will lead to one of the degrees required to be a Member, or be a resident or fellow in a medical training program
Founding Member
A Founding Member is an honorary designation for a health care professional who is invited to become a Senior Member at the time of establishment of the Society. Founding Members shall be considered, and will have all privileges and responsibilities of a Senior Member, unless specified otherwise.
Membership privileges
Senior Members shall be entitled to vote, to hold elected and appointed office, and to serve on all Committees. They may attend and participate in the Scientific Meetings and other functions of the Society and will be permitted to attend society business meetings.
Members and Members-in-Training may attend and participate in the Scientific Meetings and other functions of the Society but shall not be entitled to vote, nor to hold office on the Executive Committee
Join the ISSCL
Applications
All applications for membership received by the Society shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee to determine eligibility as listed in the criteria above. Upon confirmation of eligibility and receipt of membership dues, applicants will be accepted as Members.
Dues are currently as stated:
Senior Member: $300 / year
Member: $200 / year
Member in training: No charge
If you would like to be considered for membership, please submit your application on the right:
Bylaws
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR SPINAL CSF LEAK (ISSCL)
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