Rules for membership

Ordinary membership of the Society shall, at the discretion of the Council, be open to:
 
Medically qualified microbiologists and trainee medical microbiologists working in the field of hospital and other healthcare associated infection.

Microbiologists, with qualifications of PhD or FRCPath, working in the field of hospital and other healthcare associated infection.

Other graduates who have demonstrated a consistent and continuing interest in hospital and other healthcare associated infection, by relevant publication, or by other means.

In exceptional circumstances membership can be offered to others working in the field of hospital and other healthcare associated infection.

Associate membership shall, at the discretion of Council, be open to anyone working in the field of hospital and other healthcare associated infections who does not fulfil the criteria for full membership. Associate members will receive a copy of the Journal, will benefit from Society subscription rates for conferences and meetings, but will not be eligible to vote on Society matters and will not be eligible for election to the Council.

Trainee membership at a reduced fee shall, at the discretion of Council, be open to UK and Republic of Ireland Medical Microbiology trainees for a period of two years only. Trainee members will, for the purposes of the Society, be considered Ordinary members. At the end of two years, or on appointment to a Consultant (or equivalent) position, whichever is sooner, the trainee member will transfer to the "Ordinary Members" list.

Retired membership at a reduced fee will be available for any Ordinary member on retiring from his/her professional position. These members will not receive copies of the Journal and will not retain voting rights.

Relevant documentation:	Membership application form [31kb] (Added: 02 Nov 2011)