Membership
Benefits of Membership
WHY JOIN THE AMERICAN HERNIA SOCIETY?
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Global Network of Hernia Surgeons
Connect with leaders and peers who are advancing surgical science, innovation, and patient outcomes. -
Leadership Opportunities
Connect with other colleagues in your field to advance patient care by volunteering to serve on a committee -
Exclusive Physician Resources
Access AHSafe Steps, DAES Notes, AHS Guidelines, the WiSE Video Library, and other member-only educational tools. -
Patient Education Materials
Professionally developed resources you can use immediately in your practice. -
Eligibility for AHS Awards, Grants & Observerships
Advance your academic and clinical development through competitive opportunities. -
Member Discounts
Reduced rates for the AHS Annual Meeting and Hernia Surgery Skills Labs. -
Personalized “Find a Surgeon” Profile
Improve patient visibility and strengthen referrals by being listed on Find a Hernia Surgeon. -
Continuous Value Throughout the Year
Enjoy new tools, insights, updates, and member-only opportunities as they are released.
AHS MEMBERSHIP TYPES
ACTIVE
$250
Surgeons with an unrestricted license to practice surgery in their state, province, or country or may be in government service not requiring licensure.
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STUDENT
$25
A student in a medical school program granting either a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree which is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree which is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, or, if the student attends a medical school outside of the United States (or outside of the United States or Canada if in an MD degree program).
ACTIVE WORLD PARTNER
$150
Surgeons with unrestricted license to practice surgery and current membership in a World Partner Society is required.
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ALLIED HEALTH
$250
Allied health professionals such as nurses, physician assistants, surgical technicians, and other professionals, with an active license to practice in the applicant’s health profession.
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CANDIDATE BOARD ELIGIBLE $250
A surgeon in process to obtaining board certification required for active membership.
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AFFILIATE
$250
A non-surgeon physician or scientist interested in abdominal wall surgery or the basic science of hernia disease.
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RESIDENT/FELLOW
$25
Residents and fellows actively participating in training in a surgical residency program accredited by the ACGME or AOA or an advanced training program.
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RETIRED
NO FEE
A physician who has been an active member of the organization in good standing and who has retired from professional activity or has become permanently disabled shall be eligible to become a retired member by application to AHS.
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