AWS and SAGES Have Partnered!
A member partnership was formed in 2018 to improve inclusion and diversity within the surgical community.
Practicing surgeons who are members of AWS or SAGES may join the other society with a 30% discount for the first year of membership dues, use promocode AWS2020 to join SAGES and SAGES2020 to join AWS.
Membership FAQ
A: Please contact Member Services at membership@sages.org or (310) 437-0544, extension 110 for assistance.
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- At least 30 hours of Category 1 CME Credit including self assessment CME credits for MOC available annually
- Substantial discount for registration to SAGES Annual Meetings
- Cutting-edge education and professional development
- A network of over 7,000 colleagues and surgical endoscopic experts
- State of the art surgical technology and techniques
- Online Subscription to “Surgical Endoscopy”
- Member-only research grants and career development awards
- Leadership opportunities through 42 committees and taskforces…
A: Complete an online application at https://www.sages.org/membership/sages-online-membership-application/
A: Enter in the word PROXY when applying online and a Sponsor will be provided.
A: Reviews are done on a quarterly basis: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer
A: Yes, once approved, SAGES membership includes benefits such as discounts on future Annual Meetings or other educational offerings.
A: All fees are listed in US Currency
- $350.00 - Active (practicing surgeon in U.S.A. or Canada)
- $350.00 - Associate Active (practicing non-surgeon physician in U.S.A. or Canada)
- $60.00 - Active-duty U.S. Military
- $150.00 – Affiliate (non-physicians such as Advanced Practice Providers and Surgical Educators, anywhere in the world)
- $70.00 – Candidate (enrolled in a residency (including research years) or enrolled in a training or research fellowship, anywhere in the world)
- $40.00 - Medical Student (enrolled in a medical school anywhere in the world)
- International Active (surgeon or physician outside U.S.A or Canada) see list of countries by Tier at https://www.sages.org/membership/international/dues-tiers/ Tiers are determined based on information from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
- $350.00 – International Tier 1 (High Income Country)
- $135.00 – International Tier 2 (Middle-High Income Country)
- $70.00 – International Tier 3 (Middle-Low Income Country)
- $50.00 – International Tier 4 (Low Income Country)
A: Active/Associate Active/International
- Copy of current medical license, and copy of current board certificate
- Current SAGES member: Sponsor letter of recommendation (our office will contact the sponsor)
- Surgeon Colleague Sponsor who is familiar with your clinical work such as one of your former professors (or Chief of Staff) letter of recommendation (our office will contact the sponsor)
- Application fee of $100.00 USD (To waive the fee please use Promo Code VIRTUAL2020)
- Copy of medical license (if applicable)
- Letter of recommendation from a current SAGES member (our office will contact the sponsor)
- Letter of recommendation from current Program Director (our office will contact your Program Director)
- FREE membership dues for 2020 if Promo Code VIRTUAL2020 is used
- Proof of Medical School Enrollment (valid student ID is acceptable)
- Letter of recommendation from a current SAGES member (our office will contact the sponsor)
- FREE membership dues for 2020 if Promo Code VIRTUAL2020 is used
- Letter of recommendation from a current SAGES member (our office will contact the sponsor)
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