Our membership includes a wide variety of professionals who specialise in spine treatment, care and research.
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
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
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.
“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
