Our membership includes a wide variety of professionals who specialise in spine treatment, care and research.
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They come from a range of disciplines including Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biomechanical Engineering, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pain Management, Pathology, Physiotherapy, Radiology and Rehabilitation Medicine.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
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To join, you must demonstrate a major clinical or research interest in the spine.
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Active Membership
The applicant must be a Full Member or Fellow of his/her respective Specialist Professional Association or like bodies in Australia or New Zealand.
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Associate Membership
The applicant is not a Full Member or Fellow of his/her respective Specialist Professional Association or like bodies in Australia or New Zealand.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
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Members are required to:
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Attend an Annual Scientific Meeting at least once every three years.
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Have a scientific paper presented or accepted for presentation at least once every five years or that some other major contribution is made to the SSA in a five year period.
HOW TO JOIN
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Provide a suitable Curriculum Vitae.
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Provide written letters of support from three referees, two of whom are active members of the Society.
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Applications are considered by a membership committee and voted upon at the Annual General Meeting.
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“It’s all about the sharing of knowledge."
Dr Davor Saravanja
“It is very fulfilling to meet peers and people with similar interests and aspirations."
Dr Orso Osti
