Application Requirements:
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A curriculum vitae or résumé must accompany the application for membership.
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The application will be reviewed by the Membership Review Committee.
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The Committee shall submit the name(s) for approval of at least 2/3rds of the Board of Directors.
Active Members:
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Active members must be MDs or equivalent.
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Spine activity must represent more than 50% of their activity
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Only active members may hold elected offices and serve on the Board of Directors.
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They have to pay the annual dues
Affiliate Members:
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Affiliate members include: physicians who devote less than 50% of their professional activities to spine, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physicians assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists researchers, technical professionals or other health care professionals with an interest in spine.
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Affiliate members pay annual dues set by the Board of Directors.
Emeritus Members:
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Emeritus members are individuals who have been members in good standing of the Society for at least fifteen (15) years and have retired.
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Requests for emeritus membership must be made in writing to the Society headquarters.
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Emeritus members do not pay annual dues.
International Members:
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International members are health care professionals with an interest in spine who are living outside Arabic countries.
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International members pay annual dues set by the Board of Directors.
Honorary Members:
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Are physicians who are recognized for leading achievements and contributions to spine surgery or science.
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Honorary members do not pay annual dues but shall demonstrate continuing participation in the Society on annual basis. He/ She doesn’t need to be Arabic or working in Arabic Country
Renewal of Membership:
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Each year all memberships shall be renewed by the payment of annual membership dues.
Termination of Membership: Membership shall terminate upon
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Resignation if accepted by the Board of Directors
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Non-payment of dues for a period of one year
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Dissolution
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Death
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Any member whose license to practice medicine is suspended or revoked andin the case of unethical conduct.