ASAMI India – Life Membership

Eligibility Criteria:

• Qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon with a degree recognised by the Medical Council of India/State Medical Council (D.Ortho, MS Ortho, DNB Ortho, MCh Ortho).
• Payment of prescribed fees as determined by the Association.
• Approval and ratification at the Annual General Body Meeting of the Association.

Membership Rights (for residents of India):

• Full access to scientific meetings and discussions.
• Right to vote and hold office within the Association, subject to fulfilling stipulated criteria.

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 Life Membership shall be Rs. 5,000, payable in 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.