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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

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.


Applicants meeting these criteria may apply for membership; membership will become active once dues are paid. 

Senior Member

In addition to the above requirements to be a member, the following Senior Members are required to :  

  • recommendation from one current senior member 
  • 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) 
  • 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.


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. 

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

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:

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