Membership Paragraph
(extract of the EuroSpine statutes, Lumley Castle, February 2007)

Article 5

The Society is constituted by Active members, Honorary members, Senior members and Corresponding members.

Article 6

6.1 ACTIVE members are medical doctors and other professionals who are engaged in research into or management of the prevention and treatment of spinal disorders and their related problems. They should be residents of geographic Europe at least until eligible for senior membership..
6.2 CORRESPONDING members shall be distinguished specialists resident outside Europe who have not reached the age of 65 years.
6.3 SENIOR members are, without any formality, former Active and Corresponding members aged over 65 or who have retired or become disabled.
6.4 HONORARY members are elected for their outstanding contributions to the Society and/or in the field of spinal disorders and their related problems.

Article 7

Membership shall be determined by proposal of the Executive Committee and approved by the General Assembly. The numbers of members can be limited by the General Assembly per country and per category. A third level professional qualification will be required unless otherwise decided by the General Assembly.

Article 8

To be eligible as active member it will be necessary to demonstrate scientific or management interest in spinal disorders and their related problems. An active member has to show continued interest in spinal disorders. A new active member must provide a letter of recommendation from their Head of Department, Professional Association, or an existing member of the Society.