World Journal of Surgery
Complimentary digital access to the official journal of ISS/SIC and its surgical community.
Membership
Join a global surgical community.
More than 3,000 medical professionals worldwide are connected through ISS/SIC. Membership brings together scientific exchange, education, international collaboration and opportunities to participate in the Society.
3,000+Medical professionals worldwide
01World Journal of Surgery
02International Surgical Week benefits
03Education and training
04International network
05Professional opportunities
Member benefits
Science, education and international connection.
ISS/SIC membership is designed to support professional development and participation in an international surgical network.
International Surgical Week
Member registration benefits, prioritized information and opportunities to contribute as reviewer, moderator or speaker.
Education and training
Access to educational programmes, advanced skills courses, mentoring and international training opportunities.
Global network
Connect with surgeons, anesthetists, scientists, trainees and medical students across countries and specialties.
Professional opportunities
Eligibility for selected Travel Fellowships, training placements and Fellowship of the International Society of Surgery.
Explore opportunities →Participate in the Society
Take part in elections, committees, national representation and other activities according to your membership category.
Who can join
Membership across career stages.
ISS/SIC welcomes medical doctors, eligible non-medical scientists and medical students whose work or studies are connected with surgery, anaesthesiology, critical care, research or education.
Medical doctors
Professionals working in recognized fields of surgery, anaesthesiology and related clinical disciplines.
Scientists and educators
Eligible non-medical scientists with relevant academic training and professional activity in surgery, life science, research or education.
Medical students
Students in active study at a School of Medicine may join under the applicable student membership category.
Annual dues
Membership adjusted to country income level.
Current public ISS/SIC dues include reduced fees for younger members and medical students. Final eligibility and the applicable category are confirmed through the membership process.
High incomeUSD 180Active Member
Upper middle incomeUSD 120Active Member
Lower middle incomeUSD 80Active Member
Low incomeUSD 40Active Member
Below 4050% reduction on Active Membership dues
Medical students75% reduction on Active Membership dues
Application
A straightforward membership process.
Applicants are asked to provide information that confirms their professional or student status. The current public membership requirements include:
01Curriculum Vitae
02Proof of identity
03Letter of support from an eligible professional or institutional referee
04For students: confirmation of current student status
Beyond membership
Find your place in the wider ISS/SIC community.
Explore the five Integrated Societies, National Delegates and Fellowship of the International Society of Surgery.
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