ASAMI India – Foreign National Membership

Eligibility Criteria:

• Foreign/NRI Orthopaedic Surgeons with a degree recognised by their national accreditation authority and membership in their national orthopaedic association.
• Payment of prescribed fees as determined by the Association.

Membership Rights:

• May attend scientific meetings, social events, and participate in all scientific discussions.
• Not eligible to vote, attend business meetings, or hold any official position in the Association.

Subscription Fee:

• The subscription fees for various membership categories shall be subject to change as prescribed by the Association from time to time.
• The subscription fee for Foreign National Membership shall be 100 American Dollars (USD), payable as a single instalment.

Cessation of Membership – ASAMI India

• Voluntary Withdrawal: A member wishing to withdraw must submit a written notice to the Secretary at least three months prior to the Annual Conference of the Association.
• Termination Due to Misconduct:
  • The Executive Committee (EC) may issue a show cause notice for actions damaging to the dignity of the Association.
  • The notice must be served at least 4 weeks before the next EC meeting.
  • The member may appeal by writing to the Secretary within 14 days of receiving the notice.
  • The EC may decide, by majority, to temporarily suspend the member until the matter is placed before the General Body, which may then choose to revoke the suspension or terminate the membership.
• Medical Council De-registration:
  • If a member's name is removed from the Medical Council register, their ASAMI India membership is automatically terminated.
  • If re-registered, the member may reapply with the new Medical Council enrolment certificate.