IH Membership Application

Application Instructions

Please complete all entries. Missing or incomplete entries will delay application approval. In addition to the completed membership application form, the following items must be submitted:

1. Recommendation Form* completed by a Regular, Senior, or Associate** member in good standing of the ASMBS. It is the responsibility of the applicant to upload the form at the time of completing this application.
2. A current Curriculum Vitae (or resume) which includes education and past work experience.
3. Regular Associate, Associate, and Affiliate Member types: a copy of your state license, registration or certification.

Payment must be received before an application is reviewed. Please allow 4-6 weeks from submission of complete and paid application for review.

* For those applicants who need assistance obtaining a Recommendation Form, please contact ih-membership@asmbs.org

**International applicants should substitute the Member Recommendation Form from an International Member.

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.

Associate Member
Rate: $125
Integrated health care professionals, who have demonstrated clinical interest in the treatment and commitment to the long-term care of persons with obesity who do not otherwise qualify for IH Regular Associate Membership.

International Associate Member
Rate: $95
Health Care Professionals working in the field of bariatric surgery outside of the United States. Requires a Recommendation From an International (surgeon) Member.

Affiliate Associate Member
Rate: $100
Persons actively employed in a bariatric surgical practice or hospital based bariatric program who do not otherwise meet the requirements for Associate membership. Requires a Recommendation From a Regular (surgeon) Member.

International Affiliate Member
Rate: $70
Persons actively employed in a bariatric surgical practice or hospital based bariatric program outside of the United States, who do not otherwise meet the requirements for Associate membership. Requires a Recommendation From an International (surgeon) Member.

Student Member
Rate: $35
Full-time Students in a relevant Integrated Health Discipline. Documentation of Full time enrollment in the course of study must be included. Requires a Recommendation From a Regular (surgeon) member.

An itemized list will be provided on the confirmation page and sent to the primary email address.