At the ISSVD XIX World Congress in July 2007, a decision was made to broaden the criteria for joining the society. There are now two ways to participate in the Society. You can now join the ISSVD as a Member at anytime and change to Fellow status by presenting an abstract at a World Congress. Both categories are restricted to healthcare professionals. To become a Fellow * or Member, you must have displayed a particular interest in and knowledge of vulvovaginal diseases.
Become a Member today!
Members have the following benefits:
- Serve on Committees
- Networking with other professionals with an interest in vulvar disease
- Listserve access for case discussions and advice on difficult cases, share thoughts, questions, and opinions
- Receive an online subscription to the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease
- Receive quarterly newsletters
- Gain Member Only Access to our Member Directory
- Receive discounted member/fellow rates for event registration fees
- Apply to become a fellow at any world congress by presenting a qualifying research abstract.
Become a Candidate for Fellowship
Fellows have the following benefits:
- Vote and hold office
- Chair Committees
- Serve on Committees
- Networking with other professionals with an interest in vulvar disease
- Listserve access for case discussions and advice on difficult cases, share thoughts, questions, and opinions
- Receive an online subscription to the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease
- Receive quarterly newsletters
- Gain Member Only Access to our Member Directory
- Receive discounted member/fellow rates for event registration fees
How does one become a Member?
To be eligible for Membership you must demonstrate an interest in vulvovaginal disease. - A Member must be licensed and in good standing in the health care profession. Will also allow PT, NP, PA, etc.
- Active status must be maintained in order to maintain Member status.
- Attendance at the one of every three World Congress' is encouraged.
- Submitted completed Membership application checklist*:
- Active Membership-Paid $175 annual dues
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, include licensure information.
- Photo- 2"x2" headshot
- Bio (50-300 words) and include at a minimum: -Title and Affiliation -Area of interest in vulvovaginal disease
*Members may present at a World Congress but it is not necessary.
How does one become a Fellow?
To be eligible for Fellowship the candidate must demonstrate advanced work and leadership in the field. It would be highly unusual (But possible) for a resident to qualify for fellowship. He/she would have to prove they have done outstanding research and have had additional training in vulvology. - A Fellow must be licensed and in good standing in the health care profession. Will also allow PT, NP, PA, etc.
- The candidate for Fellowship must remain an active member from the application period consecutively through the time they become a Fellow. Active status must be maintained in order to maintain Fellow status.
- Attendance and presentation at the upcoming World Congress (Beginning in 2024, Fellowship applications will require a previous World Congress attendance in addition to the presentation Congress)
- Submitted completed Fellowship application checklist*:
- Active Membership
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, include licensure information.
- Photo- 2"x2" headshot
- List of ISSVD Meetings previously attended
- Bio (50-300 words) and include at a minimum: -Title and Affiliation -Area of interest in vulvovaginal disease
- Download Fellowship application here
*All Fellowship presentations are at the discretion of the Fellowship Approval Committee
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