Membership Categories

Full Member

Consultant orthopaedic or plastic surgeons practising hand and microsurgery in Egypt. Full members hold voting rights, may stand for election to the Executive Board, and are listed in the member directory.

Associate Member

Specialists and registrars who have completed core surgical training and are working towards consultant appointment. Associate members receive full educational benefits.

Trainee Member

Residents enrolled in an accredited orthopaedic or plastic surgery training programme. Reduced subscription, full access to courses and the education archive.

Allied Health Member

Hand therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and specialist nursing staff working in hand and upper limb care. Hand surgery is a multidisciplinary specialty and the Society’s membership reflects that.

International Member

Surgeons practising outside Egypt who wish to maintain a connection with the Society, attend its meetings and contribute to its scientific programme.

Honorary Member

Conferred by the Executive Board in recognition of distinguished contribution to hand surgery in Egypt or to the Society itself.

Eligibility Evidence

Applicants are asked to provide evidence of qualification and current practice — medical registration, specialty qualification, and confirmation of post. Trainee applicants provide confirmation of enrolment from their programme director.