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New Tiered International Membership Pricing
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is pleased to announce a new tiered structure for international membership, designed to make membership more accessible to colleagues worldwide.
Eligibility for reduced rates is determined by the World Bank country classifications. If you reside in a Tier II, III, or IV country, please contact Membership Services at membership@asmbs.org before submitting your application to receive your country-specific discount code.
We recognize the global importance of advancing the science and treatment of obesity, and this tiered system helps reduce financial barriers for our international colleagues. Through this initiative, ASMBS aims to build a more inclusive, diverse, and collaborative community of professionals dedicated to educating and treating the disease of obesity.
| Surgeon/Physician Member Rate | IH Associate Member Rate | IH Affiliate Member Rate | |
| Tier I | $295 | $95 | $70 |
| Tier II | $180 | $60 | $40 |
| Tier III | $120 | $40 | $30 |
| Tier IV | $60 | $15 | $15 |
International Membership Descriptions
International Member
International Membership is open to licensed medical doctors or osteopaths practicing outside of the United States who do not meet the requirements for Regular Membership. Eligible applicants should demonstrate scholarly interest in the treatment of obesity and a commitment to the long-term care of persons with obesity.
Candidate Member
A Candidate Member is in training with the intention of specializing in Bariatric Surgery. Candidate members are encouraged to reapply for full ASMBS membership or international membership upon completion of training.
International Associate
Integrated Health International Associate Membership is open to licensed, certified, or registered healthcare professionals practicing outside of the United States who do not meet the requirements for Integrated Health Regular Associate Membership. Eligible applicants should demonstrate scholarly interest in the treatment of obesity and a commitment to the long-term care of persons with obesity.
International Affiliate Associate
Integrated Health International Affiliate Membership is open to integrated healthcare professionals practicing outside of the United States who do not meet the requirements for Integrated Health Affiliate Membership. This includes individuals employed by metabolic and bariatric surgical or medical practices, hospitals, research institutions, or those practicing independently. Eligible applicants should demonstrate scholarly interest in the treatment of obesity and a commitment to the long-term care of persons with obesity.
Integrated Health Student
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 form completed by a Regular Surgeon, Affiliate Surgeon, or Regular Associate member in good standing of the ASMBS.
Why Become an International Member of the ASMBS?
- Network with International Members from every continent.
- Complimentary** subscription to the digital version of SOARD, Surgery for Obesity And Related Diseases.
- Discounted tiered registration to the ASMBS Annual Meeting and ASMBS Weekend Meetings.
- Access to members-only documents and online resources.
- Email alerts about newly published research findings and society highlights.
- Opportunities to join ASMBS committees that impact research, education, patient access, innovation, communication, and public service in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.
**Included in all Surgeon memberships, and offered at a discounted rate for Integrated Health members
Already an ASMBS Member
Apply For Membership
Please review the ASMBS Industry Policy before applying for membership. Please have your CV, board certification, and recommendation forms ready to upload during the application process!
- All memberships must be renewed annually. Membership is on a calendar-year basis (January – December)
- Complete applications must be submitted at least 30 days before any ASMBS conference to qualify for a member discount.
- Payment must be received before an application is reviewed. Please allow 2-3 weeks from submission of a COMPLETE and PAID application for review.
Surgeon/Physician International Member
- Must be a licensed medical doctor or osteopath practicing outside of the United States who does not meet the requirements for Regular membership.
- Must have demonstrated scholarly interests in the treatment of obesity and commitment to the long-term care of persons with obesity.
- Surgeons must have completed a minimum of 25 bariatric surgeries as the primary surgeon within the last two years.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a Regular, Senior (previously Regular), or International Member and one of the following: a letter from the Chief of Surgery or hospital administration that demonstrates verification of surgical privileges or vetted by the ASMBS International Committee.
- Submit an annual renewal payment, due January 1 each year.
- International members do not have voting privileges.
Candidate Member
- A Candidate Member is in training with the intention of specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from the Program Director.
- No yearly dues.
- Candidate members do not have voting privileges.
Integrated Health International Regular Associate Member
- Must have a license, certification, or registration as appropriate for the profession outside of the United States, and who does not meet the requirements for Integrated Health Regular Associate membership
- Must have demonstrated scholarly interests in the treatment of obesity and commitment to the long-term care of persons with obesity.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a Regular, Senior (previously Regular), or International Member, or vetted by the ASMBS International Committee.
- Submit an annual renewal payment due January 1 each year.
- Integrated Health International Regular Associate members do not have voting privileges.
Integrated Health International Affiliate Member
- Must be an integrated healthcare professional, including those employed by a metabolic and bariatric surgical or medical practice, hospital, or research institution, or an independent healthcare provider outside of the United States that does not meet the Integrated Health Affiliate membership requirements.
- Must have demonstrated scholarly interests in the treatment of obesity and commitment to the long-term care of persons with obesity.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a Regular, Senior (previously Regular), or International Member, or vetted by the ASMBS International Committee.
- Submit an annual renewal payment due January 1 each year.
- Integrated Health International Affiliate members do not have voting privileges.
Integrated Health Student Member
- Must be a student engaged in a full-time course of study in a relevant integrated health discipline and provide a transcript.
- Must have demonstrated scholarly interests in the treatment of obesity and commitment to the long-term care of persons with obesity.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a Regular or Senior (previously Regular) or an Integrated Health Regular Associate member.
- Submit an annual renewal payment of $35, due on January 1 each year.
- Integrated Health Student members do not have voting privileges.
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.
For those applicants who need assistance obtaining a letter of recommendation, please contact membership@asmbs.org.