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.
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.
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.
Applicants meeting these criteria may apply for membership; membership will become active once dues are paid.
In addition to the above requirements to be a member, the following Senior Members are required to :
Applicants meeting these criteria may apply for Senior Membership. Senior membership requires a 30-day period of review, followed by notification of the outcome of the application. Membership will become active once applications are approved and dues are paid.
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
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
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:
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