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Membership

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

Q: I am currently a SAGES member, how do I confirm my dues are paid up, or my contact information and membership file is up-to-date?

A: Please contact Member Services at membership@sages.org or (310) 437-0544, extension 110 for assistance.

Q: What Are The Benefits of Joining SAGES?

A:
  • 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…

Q: How do I join SAGES?

A: Complete an online application at https://www.sages.org/membership/sages-online-membership-application/

Q: What if I do not know a SAGES member to sponsor my application for membership?

A: Enter in the word PROXY when applying online and a Sponsor will be provided.

Q: When will I find out if my membership is approved?

A: Reviews are done on a quarterly basis: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer

Q: Will I receive a discount for the Annual Meeting?

A: Yes, once approved, SAGES membership includes benefits such as discounts on future Annual Meetings or other educational offerings.

Q: What are the membership categories and annual dues?

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)

Q: What documentation do I need to provide with my application for membership?

A:   Active/Associate Active/International
  1. Copy of current medical license, and copy of current board certificate
  2. Current SAGES member: Sponsor letter of recommendation (our office will contact the sponsor)
  3. 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)
  4. Application fee of $100.00 USD (To waive the fee please use Promo Code VIRTUAL2020)
  Candidate (residents and those in fellowships)
  1. Copy of medical license (if applicable)
  2. Letter of recommendation from a current SAGES member (our office will contact the sponsor)
  3. Letter of recommendation from current Program Director (our office will contact your Program Director)
  4. FREE membership dues for 2020 if Promo Code VIRTUAL2020 is used
  Medical Student
  1. Proof of Medical School Enrollment (valid student ID is acceptable)
  2. Letter of recommendation from a current SAGES member (our office will contact the sponsor)
  3. FREE membership dues for 2020 if Promo Code VIRTUAL2020 is used
  Affiliate
  1. Letter of recommendation from a current SAGES member (our office will contact the sponsor)

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Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

11300 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064 USA
ph: (310) 437-0544
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Accreditation

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide Continuing Medical Education for physicians.

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) designates this other (online live and online enduring) activity for a maximum of 94.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

In accordance with ACCME Guidelines, SAGES is publishing the list of disclosures for presenters.

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