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Application Criteria

Several types of AVF membership can be considered:

Physician Membership:

US/National – $550.00

International – $425.00

Recent Graduate (first 3 years of practice) – $250

Membership Criteria:

Physician Membership is comprised of:

  1. National and International physicians
  2. certified as either an M.D. or D.O. by a recognized certifying board in the applicant’s country of practice in the Field, and
  3. who have acquired additional skills in the Field either though recognized fellowship program training in the Field or clinical experience demonstrating an interest in and contribution to the Field.
  4. Scientists recommended by the Membership Committee who have demonstrated involvement in and a commitment to the Field through research, study, scholarship, or teaching. 
  5. Membership dues are $550 per year for US/National Members, $425 per year for International Members, and $250 per year for recent graduates (first 3 years of practice).

Physician Members shall have full membership rights and privileges including the right to vote if dues are paid by the specified deadline for voting qualification, and to serve as an officer and on the Board of Directors of the Corporation as a director.

You will be asked to upload:

  • Curriculum Vitae which includes education, certifications, and medical license, teaching and hospital appointments, and a list of the applicant’s publications pertaining to venous or lymphatic disease

Click here to apply for Physician Membership National

Click here to apply for Physician Membership International

Member-in-Training Membership – $35.00

Membership Criteria:

Member-in-Training members are individuals who are physicians serving in residency or fellowships in post-doctoral training programs in venous disease and have demonstrated an interest in and commitment to the field.

  1. Membership dues are $35.00 per year USD
  2. Member-in-Training members are not eligible to vote or hold elective office
  3. Member-in-Training members are entitled to transfer their membership to Physician Membership upon fulfillment of the requirements for membership in such class by delivering the following items to the Membership Committee:
    1. Written letter of request to transition to Physician Member (letter must include member’s new title)
    2. Letter of recommendation from member’s Program Director to the Membership Committee; without the necessity of filing an application for membership in such class. 

You will be asked to upload:

  • Curriculum Vitae which includes education, Board Certification(s), teaching appointments, hospital appointments, and a list of the applicant’s publications (if any) pertaining to venous or lymphatic disease
  • Letter from Medical School confirming status. This can follow completing the application and upload of CV

Your Program year and expected date of graduation from residency and fellowship

Click here to apply online

Medical Student Member – $35.00

Membership Criteria:

Medical Student members are individuals who are currently enrolled in medical school who have a special interest in venous and lymphatic diseases.

  1. Membership dues are $35.00 per year
  2. Medical Student members are not eligible to vote or hold elective office
  3. Medical Student members can transfer their membership to a Member-in-Training membership by delivering a written notice of same to the membership committee without the necessity of filing an application for membership in such class

You will be asked to upload:

  • Curriculum Vitae including education
  • Letter from Medical School confirming status. This can follow completing the application and upload of CV.

Click here to apply online

Allied Health Membership – $165.00

Membership Criteria:

Allied Health members are individuals who are allied health medical professionals and have demonstrated an interest in and contributed, to the management of venous and lymphatic disease and disorders and the diagnosis and treatment of same.

  1. Membership dues are $165 per year
  2. Allied Health members are eligible to serve on AVF committees.

You will be asked to upload:

  • Curriculum Vitae which includes education, Board Certification(s), teaching appointments, hospital appointments, and a list of the applicant’s publications (if any) pertaining to venous or lymphatic disease.

Click here to apply online

Affiliate Member – $325.00

Membership Criteria: 

Employees of companies are eligible for this category. (Scientists and physicians outside of a hospital or clinic setting currently qualify to be a Physician Member.)

  1. Membership dues are $325.00 per year USD
  2. To be accepted as an Affiliate Member, the individual must be actively employed for a minimum of one year at the current company.

Membership Privileges/Exceptions: 

  • Affiliate Members are eligible to serve on the Board of the AVFF; however, they are not eligible to serve as President of the AVFF.

You will be asked to upload:

  • The applicant must provide a letter from the company corporate office stating that the applicant has been employed in good standing for one year.

Click here to apply online

Distinguished Fellow Member – $550.00

Membership Criteria: 

AVF Distinguished Fellow Membership is bestowed on AVF Physician Members who are in good standing for at least five years. Distinguished Fellow Members are selected for their role in enhancing the AVF by serving on committees and leadership, as meeting faculty, providing educational enhancement for trainees, and advancing venous disease by research or education.

  1. Membership dues are $550 per year USD.
  2. Distinguished Fellow Members shall have full membership rights and privileges including the right to vote if dues are paid by the specified deadline for voting qualification, and to serve as an officer and on the Board of Directors of the Corporation as a director. 

Application Process:

  1. Submit an email to membership@veinforum.orgwith the following information:
    1. Submit detailed curriculum vitae
    2. Submit three letters of support from Distinguished Fellows of AVF
      1. One from a sponsor and two from endorsers
        1. Letters from all three Distinguished Fellows shall vouch for the applicant’s character, professional integrity, and standing in the community of venous  physicians. 
        2. The letters of support can be submitted separately to the above email address.  Be sure to put your name and AVF DF Application in the subject line.
        3. The letters of support shall outline the eligibility of the applicant in one or more of the following areas:
          1. General Criteria
            1. Contributions must be sustained
            2. There must be broad recognition of excellence and competence
            3. Peer-reviewed publications are expected
            4. The Committee may invite independent reviews
          2. Research and Scholarly Activities
            1. Original basic and/or clinical contributions that advance the field of venous and lymphatic disease
            2. Publications in peer-reviewed, quality journals
            3. Continued grant support or research awards
            4. Independent investigation
            5. Membership on a grants review panel or editorial boards
            6. Invited lectures and visiting professorships
          3. Clinical Practice
            1. Demonstrated commitment to venous and lymphatic disease in their clinical practice
            2. A recognized leader in the clinical care of patients with venous and lymphatic disorders
          4. Service to the AVF
            1. Service on AVF Committees and the Board of Directors
            2. Participation as Meeting Faculty at AVF sponsored educational programs
            3. Contribution to AVF publications
            4. Service in AVF leadership positions
          5. Professional Service
            1. Exemplary role model
            2. Leadership positions in regional or other national vascular societies
          6. Education
            1. Evidence of ongoing academic productivity
            2. Formal evaluation, awards
            3. Publications on issues dealing with education
            4. Academic rank will be considered
            5. Track record on mentoring

Senior Member – $0.00

Membership Criteria: 

Senior membership shall be open to:

  1. All Fellow and Physician Members who have attained age 70, are retired or such other Physician Members whom the Executive Committee approves for membership in such class on account of health infirmity or other just cause.
  2. Senior Members shall have Physician Membership rights and privileges including the right to vote.
  3. Senior Members shall not be required to pay dues and shall not be bound by any meeting attendance requirements that may apply to members of other classes.

You will be asked to upload:

  • Application should be completed with the following, and sent to membership@veinforum.org
  • Proof of age
  • If not 70 years of age, must submit letter addressed to Executive Committee regarding health infirmity or other just cause.

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