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Membership
The American Society of Breast Surgeons offers the following four categories of membership. In addition to those practicing in the United States, membership in all categories is open to international applicants who meet the requirements.
ACTIVE MEMBER
- An Active Member is a General Surgeon, MD or DO, with a demonstrated interest in breast surgery.
- Must have a full and unrestricted license to practice surgery in the jurisdiction in which such physician is engaged to practice.
- Must have Board Certification in the appropriate certifying Board upon initial application.
- Annual Dues are $325.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
- An Associate Member is a non-General Surgeon, or a non-Surgeon Physician, with a demonstrated interest in breast surgery. Board certification by the appropriate certifying Board is required on initial application.
- An Associate Member is a General Surgeon, MD or DO, not Board certified at the initial application.
- Must have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the jurisdiction in which such physician is engaged to practice.
- Annual Dues are $325.
AFFILIATE MEMBER
- An Affiliate Member is a licensed allied healthcare professional, researcher or scientist who is engaged in the care of breast surgery patients. Must have a letter of recommendation from an Active or Associate member.
- Annual Dues are $165.
CANDIDATE MEMBER
- A Candidate Member is a General Surgery Resident, Surgical Oncology Fellow or Breast Fellow currently enrolled in a residency/fellowship program.
- Must have a letter from the director stating the residency/fellowship program, including the term.
- Annual Dues are $55.
NOTE: All members may sit on committees, but only Active Members may vote or hold office.