1. Membership Fees:
Yearly membership fees as determined by the Executive Committee are payable before the annual congress in May/June. Membership fees should be fully paid-up before registering for the Annual Congress. Members whose membership fees are in arrears will not qualify for the members discount when registering for the annual Congress. When a member is in arrears for the payment of membership fees for a period of more than two years his membership could be terminated by the EXCO. Members are liable for all membership fees due until we receive their resignation or termination in writing to membership@saspine.org. New members who are conditionally approved by EXCO may qualify for the members discount when registering for the annual congress.
2. Congress Attendance, Questionnaires & Research Activities
It is a condition of continued membership that Members have to attend at least one (1) annual scientific meeting/congress of the Society every two (2) years and such a member must respond to questionnaires or research queries originating from the office of the South African Spine Society (SASS)
3. Resignation of SASS Membership
Any member may resign in writing directed to the Secretary. Please notify us of your resignation in writing. You are liable for all membership fees due until we receive your resignation in writing to membership@saspine.org
4. Termination of Membership
Membership shall terminate upon resignation, death, dissolution; non-payment of membership fees or for non-attendance at the annual scientific meeting for two (2) consecutive years and/or consistent non- participation in SASS sponsored research activities
This membership class shall be limited to Medical Specialists who demonstrate continuing interest in the problems of the spine. Full Members are expected to devote at least 30% of their professional activities to spinal problems and to maintain high ethical standards.The Medical Specialist must be registered as a Specialist with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa, and be a member of the South African Medical Association (SAMA) and /or be a member of a recognized speciality organization.
A Full Member shall pay annual dues as determined at the Annual General Meeting of the Society (AGM) and may vote and hold office. Full Members shall pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings
Affiliate memberAffiliate (Corresponding) Membership may be granted to a Medical Specialist with an active interest in spinal problems who is not a resident of the Republic of South Africa.An Affiliate (Corresponding) Member shall pay appropriate annual dues as determined at the AGM. Affiliate Members shall pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings
Such membership may be granted to practitioners who are not Medical Specialists, provided the nature of their practices demonstrate continuing interest in the problems of the spine and the affairs of the SASS.Associate Membership may be granted to Medical Specialists in training, Medical Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals including Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Nurse Practitioners and Technical Professionals such as Orthotists.
An Associate Member shall pay annual dues as established at the AGM, may attend annual meetings but will not have voting rights and may not hold office. Associate Members shall pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings
Extraordinary Membership may be granted to scientists who are not Medical Practitioners, Allied Health or Technical Professionals, provided their work gives them a special interest in spinal medicine.An Extraordinary Member shall have full rights of Membership, shall pay dues as determined at the AGM, but will not have voting rights nor hold office in the SASS. Extraordinary members shall pay registration fees to attend scientific meetings.