Cardiologists actively involved in care of patients undergoing Interventions (CCU Specialists, Intensivists, Rehabilitation etc.)
GROUP C
Allied Professional - Nurses / Technicians
Industry Representatives - Closely associated with research & development in Interventional Cardiology
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES and ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
MEMBER
All GROUP A clinicians not yet eligible for Fellowship or Associate Fellowship.
All candidates of GROUP B and C.
Applications for Membership will need recommendation from one National Advisory Board Member of Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology.
ASSOCIATE FELLOW
Group A clinicians actively performing interventions or cardiovascular surgery at consultant level in their country for at least 2 years but not yet eligible for Fellowship category. Candidate must be sponsored by 1 fellow of Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology.
FELLOW
GROUP A clinician with at least 7 years independent practice in Interventions and has achieved national recognition in his / her country. Candidate should have at least 5 peer reviewed publications in the field of Interventional Cardiology in National or International Journals (any author). Candidate must be sponsored by 1 candidate member country and 1 from any Asia Pacific region.
EMERITUS FELLOW
Group A clinician of International standing who has contributed extensively to the growth and development of Interventional Cardiology in Asia Pacific Region. He / she needs to be nominated by and unanimously approved by the Advisory Board during Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology General Meeting. 2 nominations will be allowed each year.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Membership Fees: USD 50.00 (life membership)
Please include a clause to the effect that the USD 50.00 is to be nett off all bank charges. For payment by bank draft, it has to be drawn on a local bank.