Categories of Membership


Honorary Members


Honorary Members may be elected from men or women of distinction, including laymen, who have made understanding contribution to the progress of Orthopaedic Surgery in Singapore.


Full Members


Full Members may be elected by application from Surgeons of high academic and professional standing who are engaged in the full- time practice of Orthopaedic Surgery. Application for election must be made on an official form. Nomination for election as Full Member shall be made by the Executive Committee.


Associate Members


Associate Members may be elected from those who are training in Orthopaedic Surgery and from Physicians and Surgeons in this or other countries who are interested in Orthopaedic Surgery or allied branches of medicine. They shall have the right of attending scientific and general meetings and social events, and of engaging in all scientific discussions. Application for election as Associate Member must be made on an official form, and be supported by at least two members. Nomination for election as Associate Member shall be made by the Executive Committee.


Senior Members


Full Members upon reaching the age of 60 years may be made Senior Members. They shall be exempted from the annual subscription while retaining all rights and privileges of Full Members.