Membership

Membership in the AVF is a mark of professional distinction and denotes a dedication to understanding and treating the entire spectrum of venous and lymphatic disorders.

Several types of the AVF membership can be considered:

Active Membership
Active membership in the Venous Forum may include any physicians certifying by their respective specialty certifying boards in the applicant's country of practice who have demonstrated an interest in and contribution to the management of venous problems and who are in good standing in their state or provincial medical societies. From time to time, the Membership Committee may recommend membership to scientists who are not MD's and/or do not possess a doctoral degree but have demonstrated a major commitment to issues of venous disease.

Associate Membership
Associate members are identified as individuals who have an interest in the management of venous disorders, but do not hold a doctoral degree, such as nurses, registered vascular technologists, etc. Associate members are not eligible to vote or hold elective office.

Candidate Membership
Candidate members are identified as physicians who are currently serving in a capacity of a resident or fellow in a post-doctoral training program and have demonstrated interest in and have made a contribution to the management of venous disease. Candidate members are not eligible to vote or hold elective office. Membership in this category shall not exceed 3 years. At the conclusion of post-doctoral training, Candidates may opt to become Active Members, by notifying the Forum in writing. In this instance the application process will be waived, and the name shall automatically be placed on the Ballot during the Annual Member Business Meeting.