Membership Information

New Members and Any Members Currently Trying to Settle Your Dues*

We are currently updating the ISHA online credit card payment gateway to comply with the new European SCA directive that comes into effect on the 31st December 2020. This is a directive that relates to authentication of online payments. We have therefore currently deactivated the online credt card facility whilst this is being updated. We hope to have the updated completed in the next 7 days.

New member applications, please complete your application in the normal way. Once the online payment option is re-established we will send you a notification with a payment link to enable you to settle subscription dues.

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ISHA Facts

The International Society for Hip Arthroscopy was founded in Paris on May 18, 2008 by 12 hip arthroscopists from Australia, Europe, and North and South America. The vision of the Society is to be the premier international society for education and research in arthroscopic hip surgery. ISHA is a not-for-profit Society which aims to stimulate research and education in hip arthroscopic surgery and thereby expand the network of healthcare professionals undertaking the procedure safely.

Membership Categories

Ordinary Membership

Is open to either surgeons or physicians who have a special interest in hip arthroscopic surgery who have been in clinical practice for a minimum of two years following accreditation (or equivalent) in their field. The Membership Committee encourages applicants who have demonstrated efforts in research, publications, or clinical leadership in the field, or by the presentation of a paper to the Society. Exceptions may be made following consideration by the Executive Committee.

Associate Membership

Is open to surgeons and physicians in training. This status will be confirmed by the Executive Committee and presented to the Ordinary Membership at an AGM or EGM for their approval. Associate Members are not eligible to vote on matters concerning the Society.

Affiliate Membership

Is open to those who are not surgeons or physicians and/or who do not possess a medical qualification. Affiliate Members are not eligible to vote on matters concerning the Society.

Honorary Membership

May be offered to distinguished surgeons, physicians, scientists, and other practititioners who have a special interest in hip arthroscopic surgery. This status, which is by invitation from the ISHA only, will be confirmed by the Executive Committee and presented to the Ordinary Membership at an AGM or EGM for their approval.

Emeritus Membership

Is open to Ordinary Members on reaching the age of 65 years and who are no longer in full clinical practice. This status will be confirmed by the Executive Committee and presented to the Ordinary Membership at an AGM or EGM for their approval. Emeritus Members are not eligible to vote on matters concerning the Society unless they form part of the Executive Committee.

Benefits of Membership

ISHA membership offers:

Membership of the premier hip preservation society
Discounted registration fees for ISHA Annual Scientific Meeting
A shared Forum with fellow colleagues
A listing in “Find a Surgeon” feature on isha.net (for Ordinary Members)
Direct access to the Arthroscopy Journal
Direct access and publication fees at the Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery
Links to live surgery educational events with leading hip preservation surgeons
Eligibility to apply for the ISHA international travelling fellowship
ISHA newsletter subscription
Serve on ISHA committees (ordinary members)

Membership Rates

ISHA Membership is offered on an annual basis running from 1 June to 31 May the following year. Members joining part way through a membership year will be charged a pro-rated fee for the 1st year of membership.

Fees, payable in Swiss Francs (CHF), and include the benefits above are:

Ordinary Membership CHF 340

Associate Membership CHF 200

Affiliate Membership CHF 125

Emeritus Membership CHF 100

Payment can be made at the time of application by credit card on the application form or bank transfer and standing order options are available.

New for 2019

We will be launching the Academy Module on the ISHA Society Website isha.net, which will give members access to a realm of educational material and online learning tools, including presentations from past meetings.

Application for Membership

Application for a Membership should be made to the Membership Secretary on the standard application form which is accessed via the Join ISHA webpage. You are asked to make the applicable subscription fee payment at the time of application.

The application will be inspected by the Membership Committee monthly, and membership notified thereafter. Membership will be formally ratified annually by the Ordinary Members at an Annual General Meeting (AGM), or an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

Should your application be unsuccessful we will refund the fee paid less CHF 70 administration fee.

Membership is renewed annually on 1 June but membership applications can be made at any time during the year.

Should you have any questions before applying for membership, please do not hesitate in contacting the membership team at member@isha.net.