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.
In 2020, a Task Force reviewed this decision and added a new criteria that requires a candidate for Fellowship to attend an ISSVD postgraduate level course prior to presenting their abstract for Fellowship. This change was announced before the 26th Congress and will be implemented for the 27th Congress (Slovenia).
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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 (*Does not include Student/Life Memberships)
- Receive quarterly newsletters
- Gain Member Only Access to our Image Gallery, Member Directory, Videos, and many other resources.
- 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 Image Gallery, Member Directory, Videos, and many other resources.
- Receive discounted member/fellow rates for event registration fees
Fellow status is maintained only through active membership status. If you drop your membership, your Fellow status is forfeited.
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. Include at a minimum: -Title and Affiliation -Area of interest in vulvovaginal disease
- Photo- 2"x2" headshot
*Incomplete applications will not be activated and fee forfeited. (Please submit membership materials within 30 days of payment)
*Members may present at a World Congress but it is not necessary.
Resident/Medical Student Membership
ISSVD offers a limited number of residents/medical student memberships at no cost. This membership is a great opportunity for those residents/medical students with an interest in vulvovaginal disease to have the opportunity to network and learn from the world's leading experts in the field. It also allows you to attend ISSVD educational programs at a signficant discount. This membership does not include the right to vote, hold office and does not include a subscription to the Journal. Send a CV and questions to issvd@issvd.org (3 year maximum)
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 attendance at one previous ISSVD Postgraduate level meeting 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
*All Fellowship presentations are at the discretion of the Fellowship Approval Committee
*The next Fellowship opportunity will be in Ljubljana , Slovenia September 16-18, 2024.
Abstract Deadline: March 1, 2024-Applications opening soon!
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