Benefits - what's in it for you?
More than 2,000 medical professionals from across the globe have discovered the value of ISS/SIC membership as an essential investment in their future. ISS/SIC offers benefits that inspire, drive and connect us in the translation of science to advance clinical practice and improve the lives of millions of people worldwide.
As a member of the ISS/SIC, you will receive:
Subscription and exclusive benefits to the following publications:
- World Journal of Surgery (WJS) (Digital edition – Free; Print edition - at extra charge USD 60)
- Annals of Surgical Oncology
- Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- International Journal of Colorectal Diseases
- Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Langenbeck’ s Archives of Surgery
- Neurosurgical Review
- Pediatric Surgery International
- Surgery Today
- Surgical Endoscopy
- Obesity Surgery
Exclusive meeting benefits, including:
- Free registration to the Virtual Surgical Week VSW
- Considerable discounts on the registration fee for the International Surgical Week (ISW) – The World’s Congress of Surgery
- Prioritized information on deadlines
- Prioritized status for inclusion as an abstract reviewer, moderator or speaker
Exclusive membership of Integrated Societies (USD 25 per society):
- IAES – International Association of Endocrine Surgeons
- IATSIC – International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care
- IASMEN – International Association for Surgical Metabolism and Nutrition
- BSI – Breast Surgery International
- ISDS – International Society for Digestive Surgery
- ASAP - Alliance for Surgery and Anaesthesia Presence
Enhanced access and benefits from our Associated Societies:
- COSECSA - College of Surgeons of East Central, and Southern Africa
- CSAMM - College of Surgeon Academy of Medicine of Malaysia
- CSSL - College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka
- ESS - The Egyptian Society of Surgeons
- FELAC - Federación Latinoamericana de Cirugía
- IASSS - International Association of Surgical Student Societies
- RCS Eng - Royal College of Surgeons of England
- SCGP - Sociedad de Chiruganos Generanos del Peru
Enhanced access and benefits from our Participating Societies:
- AAS - Association for Academic Surgery
- AAST – American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
- ACS – American College of Surgeons
- APIMSF – Ambroise Paré International Military Surgical Forum
- AWS – Association of Women Surgeons
- ISBI – International Society of Burn Injuries
Enhanced access and benefits from our Partners:
Representation at Regional Surgical Conferences across the World:
- Through our strong partnerships with many International Organisations, the International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC) has representation and participation in local or individual National Colleges and Societies, as a shared educational initiative
Eligibility for:
- ISS Fellowship (FISS)
- International Society of Surgery Foundation (ISSF) Travel Fellowships, to enable surgeons to travel to, and participate in the International Surgical Week (ISW)
- Matching of Training Fellowships / Short term Training Opportunities
- Matching of Clinical attachments by Society
- International mentoring opportunities for Surgeons in Training
- International mentoring and Medical Student elective opportunities
Prioritized access to:
- Advanced Skills Courses
Participation in the Society Structure:
- Hold elected and/or appointed office in the ISS/SIC
- Vote on Society matters and nominate and vote in Society elections
- National Chapter Activities
Who is eligible to apply?
Medical doctors*
Non-medical scientists*
Medical students**
*who have received academic training in, and who are, or have been, engaged as their main professional endeavor in a career involving a recognized field of surgery, anaesthesiology, or life science including the care of the critically ill, research or education.
**in active study at a School of Medicine, may join as members.
Annual dues
Active Member (*High Income) | 180 USD |
Active Member (*Upper Middle Income) | 120 USD |
Active Member (*Lower Middle Income) | 80 USD |
Active Member (*Low Income) | 40 USD |
Senior Member | Free |
Honorary Member | Free |
Active Member Below 40 | 50% reduction |
Active Member Student | 75% reduction |
Fee for each Integrated Society ** | 25 USD |
Fee for National Chapters (AU, FR, JP, US only) | 45 USD |
World Journal of Surgery digital edition | FREE |
World Journal of Surgery print edition | 60 USD |
*Classification is set according to the World Bank - (find FULL country classification here)
**The payment of the first fee for an Integrated Society is an administrative fee and is non-refundable if the applicant would not be admitted.
Terms & Conditions, Constitution and Internal Rules ISS/SIC
For more details about voting rights, please visit the following links:
Constitution and Internal Rules