Experience
Applicants are expected to have completed specialist training and established independent clinical practice.
FISS Fellowship
Recognition grounded in professional standards.
The Fellowship of the International Society of Surgery recognises eligible ISS/SIC members whose clinical practice, professional standing and commitment reflect the standards of the Society.
FISSFellow of the International Society of Surgery
01Professional recognition
02Defined eligibility criteria
03Formal Council review
04FISS post-nominal designation
The Fellowship
A professional recognition within the ISS/SIC community.
FISS is awarded by application. It recognises established surgeons and anesthetists who meet the Society's requirements for training, clinical practice, professional standing and licensure.
Professional standing
Fellowship requires appropriate specialist certification, licensure and good professional standing.
ISS/SIC connection
FISS is a recognition for established members of the Society and forms part of the wider ISS/SIC professional community.
Core eligibility
Who may be considered for FISS.
The published ISS/SIC Internal Rules set out core criteria for Fellowship. Final eligibility is determined through the formal application and review process.
Staging note: this page follows the published Internal Rules last revised August 2019. If a newer formally adopted version is supplied, the final launch page will be updated accordingly.
01Medical qualification
Graduation from a medical school acceptable to the International Society of Surgery.
02ISS/SIC membership
Full membership of ISS/SIC for at least five years.
03Post-training practice
At least five years of clinical practice after completion of surgical or anesthetic training.
04Specialist appointment
A current specialist appointment and independent responsibility for patient care in the relevant discipline.
05Certification and licence
Appropriate national specialist certification and a full, unrestricted licence to practise.
06Professional standing
A current Certificate of Standing from the relevant registering medical authority is required.
Application pathway
From application to Fellowship.
01
Prepare the application
Submit the application information and supporting professional documentation required by ISS/SIC.
02
Professional verification
ISS/SIC may request information needed to verify training, specialist status, licensure and professional standing.
03
Council consideration
Applications for Fellowship are considered by the Council of the Society.
04
Fellowship awarded
Successful applicants are notified and may use the letters FISS after their name.
After election
FISS becomes part of your professional identity.
A Fellow remains part of the ISS/SIC membership community and retains the membership privileges that apply to their membership status.
DesignationUse the letters FISS after your name
MembershipRetain ISS/SIC membership privileges
CommunityJoin the international network of ISS/SIC Fellows
Interested in Fellowship?
Review the requirements before applying.
The formal application documents and current administrative details remain on the existing ISS/SIC Fellowship page during the website transition.