IGFS Members: Qualifications and Classification
Founding Members shall be doctors of medicine/osteopathic medicine that have an interest in the treatment of geriatric fractures. Founding Members will provide the initial funding for the formation of the Society in the amount established by vote of the Board of Directors. Founding Members will pay ongoing annual membership dues after their initial investment at the same rate as Physician Members.
Physician Members shall be doctors of medicine/osteopathic medicine that have an interest in the treatment of geriatric fractures. Physician Members will pay annual membership dues in the amount established by vote of the Board of Directors. Physician Members may vote and serve on committees and the Board of Directors. The Society offers a number of categories for Physician Members to join which provide varying privileges and recognition.
Hospital Members shall be those professionals employed in a hospital setting that have an interest in the treatment of geriatric fractures. Hospital Members will pay annual membership dues in the amount established by vote of the Board of Directors. Hospital Members may vote and serve on committees and the Board of Directors.
Emeritus Members shall be members in good standing who reach the age of 65. Emeritus Members shall not pay dues nor shall they be permitted to vote or hold office.
Honorary Members shall be those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and treatment of Geriatric Fractures. They shall not pay dues nor shall they be permitted to vote or hold office.
Affiliate Members shall be those individuals affiliated with the treatment of geriatric fractures and operation and administration of geriatric fracture programs who have a professional interest in geriatric fracture care. Affiliate Members may be representatives of industry. Affiliate Members will pay annual membership dues in the amount established by vote of the Board of Directors. Affiliate Members may serve on committees, and may serve on the Board of Directors but may not serve as an officer of the organization. Representatives of Industry may not serve on the Board of Directors or as an officer of the organization.
Trainee Members shall be those individuals that are in medical school, residency, internships, or fellowships that have a professional interest in geriatric fracture care. Trainee Members are not required to pay annual membership dues. Trainee Members may not vote but are eligible to serve on committees and the Board of Directors.
Physician Members shall be doctors of medicine/osteopathic medicine that have an interest in the treatment of geriatric fractures. Physician Members will pay annual membership dues in the amount established by vote of the Board of Directors. Physician Members may vote and serve on committees and the Board of Directors. The Society offers a number of categories for Physician Members to join which provide varying privileges and recognition.
Hospital Members shall be those professionals employed in a hospital setting that have an interest in the treatment of geriatric fractures. Hospital Members will pay annual membership dues in the amount established by vote of the Board of Directors. Hospital Members may vote and serve on committees and the Board of Directors.
Emeritus Members shall be members in good standing who reach the age of 65. Emeritus Members shall not pay dues nor shall they be permitted to vote or hold office.
Honorary Members shall be those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and treatment of Geriatric Fractures. They shall not pay dues nor shall they be permitted to vote or hold office.
Affiliate Members shall be those individuals affiliated with the treatment of geriatric fractures and operation and administration of geriatric fracture programs who have a professional interest in geriatric fracture care. Affiliate Members may be representatives of industry. Affiliate Members will pay annual membership dues in the amount established by vote of the Board of Directors. Affiliate Members may serve on committees, and may serve on the Board of Directors but may not serve as an officer of the organization. Representatives of Industry may not serve on the Board of Directors or as an officer of the organization.
Trainee Members shall be those individuals that are in medical school, residency, internships, or fellowships that have a professional interest in geriatric fracture care. Trainee Members are not required to pay annual membership dues. Trainee Members may not vote but are eligible to serve on committees and the Board of Directors.
Founding Members - $250 and up
Eligibility: Physician Members
Privileges: Full Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Free Meeting Registration, Discounted Publishing in GOS Journal
Presidential Members - $150
Eligibility: Physician Members
Privileges: Voting Rights, Limited Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Discounted Meeting Registration
Supporting Member - $50
Eligibility: Physicians
Privileges: Voting Rights, Limited Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Discounted Meeting Registration
Trainee Member - $0
Eligibility: Medical Student, Residents, Interns, Fellows
Privileges: Limited Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Free Meeting Registration
Affiliate Members – $150
Eligibility: Nurses, Program Coordinators, and other Interested Healthcare Professionals
Privileges: Limited Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Free Meeting Registration
Eligibility: Physician Members
Privileges: Full Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Free Meeting Registration, Discounted Publishing in GOS Journal
Presidential Members - $150
Eligibility: Physician Members
Privileges: Voting Rights, Limited Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Discounted Meeting Registration
Supporting Member - $50
Eligibility: Physicians
Privileges: Voting Rights, Limited Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Discounted Meeting Registration
Trainee Member - $0
Eligibility: Medical Student, Residents, Interns, Fellows
Privileges: Limited Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Free Meeting Registration
Affiliate Members – $150
Eligibility: Nurses, Program Coordinators, and other Interested Healthcare Professionals
Privileges: Limited Committee & Board Privileges, Enewsletter Access, Website Access, Free Meeting Registration