Membership categories & requirements
Who is eligible to apply ?
GROUP A
Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Interventionalists, Interventional Radiologists, Cardiovascular Surgeons.
GROUP B
Cardiologists practicing Invasive Cardiology; Cardiologists actively involved in care of patients undergoing Interventions (CCU specialists, Intensivists, Rehabilitation etc.).
GROUP C
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Allied Professional : Nurses / Technicians
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Industry Representatives : Closely associated with research & development in Interventional Cardiology
Membership categories
1. Member
- GROUP A
- Fellows Interventional Cardiology
- Consultant in Interventional Cardiology with less than 2 years experience - All Physicians of GROUP B with less than 10 years experience.
- All Allied Professional & Industry Representative of GROUP C with less than 10 years experience.
2. Associate Fellow
- GROUP A
- Physicians actively performing Interventions at Consultant level in their country at least 2 years or more. - GROUP B
- Those in the field of Interventional Cardiology for more than 10 years. - GROUP C
- Those in the field of Interventional Cardiology for more than 10 years.
3. Fellow
- GROUP A
- With at least 5 years independent practice in Interventional Cardiology, who have achieved National recognition in their country.
- Should have at least 5 peer reviewed publications in the field of Interventional Cardiology in National or International Journals. - GROUP B & C are not eligible for Fellowship.
Note: Application for Fellowship / Associate Fellowship will require recommendation from one National Advisory Board Member of Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology.
4. Emeritus Fellows
- GROUP A
- Physicians of International standing who have contributed extensively to the growth & development of Interventional Cardiology in Asia Pacific Region
- Has to be nominated by two National Advisory Board Member of Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology & passed through the Advisory Board unanimously.