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The ASMBS welcomes all surgeons, osteopathic physicians and supporting physicians involved in bariatrics. This includes, but is not limited to, bariatric & metabolic surgeons, endocrinologists, anesthesiologists, bariatric physicians, pediatricians, geriatricians, gastroenterologists and any other physicians.
Apply For Membership
Applications will be processed within 4 – 8 weeks upon receipt of COMPLETE APPLICATIONS, required documentation and paid membership dues.
Please have your current curriculum vitae ready to upload prior to completing your online application.
Applications must be paid and a recommendation must be received before applications go to committee for approval.
Please review ASMBS industry policy prior to applying for membership.
Categories of ASMBS Surgeon and Physician Membership
| Member Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Member | $375 | A general surgeon working in the field of bariatric surgery who is certified by the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and/or is a Fellow of the American or Royal College of Surgeons. The surgeon must also have completed a minimum of 25 bariatric surgeries as the primary surgeon within the last two years. The applicant is required to submit a Recommendation Form from a current Regular or Senior member. Fill out the online Surgeon/Physician Application AND have one Regular or Senior member fill out the Regular Member Sponsor Recommendation Form. |
| Regular Physician Member | $375 | A general physician working in the field of bariatric surgery who is certified by the American Medical Specialty Board Certification in their primary specialty or American Board of Obesity Medicine Certification. The applicant is required to submit a Recommendation Form from a Regular or Senior member. Fill out the online Surgeon/Physician Application AND have one Regular or Senior member fill out the Regular Member Sponsor Recommendation Form. |
| Upgrade from an Affiliate Surgeon to a Regular Member | $50 | Once you have become a Board Certified Surgeon and completed more than 25 surgeries as the primary surgeon, you may apply to upgrade to a Regular Member. A current Curriculum Vitae, an additional Recommendation Form from a Regular or Senior member other than your original sponsor is required for an upgrade. Fill out the online Upgrade from Affiliate Surgeon to Regular Member Form AND have one Regular or Senior members fill out the Regular Member Sponsor Recommendation Form who IS NOT your original sponsoring member. $325 Dues for Affiliate Surgeon must be current before applying to upgrade at Regular Member Status. |
| Upgrade from an Affiliate Physician to a Regular Physician Member | $50 | Once you have become a Board Certified Physician by the American Medical Specialty Board Certification or American Board of Obesity Medicine Certification. A current Curriculum Vitae, an additional Recommendation Form from a Regular or Senior member other than your original sponsor is required for an upgrade. Fill out the online Upgrade from Affiliate Physician to Regular Physician Member Form AND have one Regular or Senior members fill out the Regular Member Sponsor Recommendation Form who IS NOT your original sponsoring member. $325 Dues for Affiliate Physician must be current before applying to upgrade at Regular Physician Member Status. |
| Affiliate Surgeon Member | $325 | A general surgeon working in the field of bariatric surgery who is NOT certified by the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and/or is NOT a Fellow of the American or Royal College of Surgeons and/or has completed less than 25 cases as the primary surgeon in the last two years. The applicant is required to submit a Recommendation Form from a current Regular or Senior (previously Regular) member. Fill out the online Surgeon/Physician Application with Instructions AND have one Regular or Senior Member fill out the Regular Member Sponsor Recommendation Form. |
| Affiliate Physician Member | $325 | A medical doctor or osteopath working in the field of bariatric surgery but does not perform bariatric procedures. The applicant is required to submit a Recommendation Form from a current Regular or Senior (previously Regular) member. Fill out the online Surgeon/Physician Application with Instructions Fill out the online Regular Member Sponsor Recommendation Form. |
| Candidate Member | Free | A Candidate Member is in training with the intention of specializing in Bariatric Surgery. Candidate members are encouraged to reapply for full ASMBS membership upon completion of training. Fill out the Candidate Application online AND have your Program Director complete the Recommendation Form. |
Discounts available to ACTIVE United States Military, $60 (online only SOARD) or $160 (print and online SOARD). VA and DOD employees are also eligible.
Senior membership is available to current members who have been a member in good standing for 25 or more years or who have reached the age of 65. Current members who no longer actively practice due to disability or retirement may apply for Senior membership at the discretion of ASMBS leadership.
Please note that you may use your past completed surgeries as the primary surgeon during your Fellowship to count toward your Regular Membership Requirements.
Why Join the ASMBS?
- Complimentary subscription to the digital version of SOARD, Surgery for Obesity And Related Diseases*.
- Discounted registration to the ASMBS Annual Meeting, ASMBS Weekend, and post-graduate CE courses.
- Your practice and contact information in our Find a Provider registry, searchable by prospective patients.
- Access to members-only documents and online resources.
- Eligibility to join your local ASMBS State Chapter which provides educational lectures and lobbies towards state political issues and local insurance problems.
- Email alerts about new published research findings, political events and society highlights.
- Membership in IFSO, the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. (This does not apply to International Members.)
- Opportunities to join ASMBS committees that impact research, education, patient access, innovation, communication and public service in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.
All memberships must be renewed annually. Membership is on a calendar-year basis (January – December)
*Payment must be received before an application is reviewed. Please allow 4 – 8 weeks from submission of COMPLETE and PAID application for review.
Additional Information
Discounts available to ACTIVE United States Military, $60 (online only SOARD) or $160 (print and online SOARD). VA and DOD employees are also eligible.
Senior membership is available to current members who have been a member in good standing for 25 or more years or who have reached the age of 65. Current members who no longer actively practice due to disability or retirement may apply for Senior membership at the discretion of ASMBS leadership.
Complete membership applications may take up to 4 – 8 weeks for review and approval. Incomplete applications will delay the approval process. COMPLETE applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to any ASMBS conference to qualify for member discount.
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery prohibits discrimination against any member or any applicant for membership because of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Please email membership@asmbs.org for more information.