SWSC Membership Types

Active Fellowship may be conferred upon physicians who have been actively engaged in the practice of surgery for at least one year following the completion of an approved surgical training program, who are of good moral character and professional standing, duly licensed and who are certified by the American Board of Surgery or other appropriate Specialty Board.

Associate Fellowship may be conferred upon physicians who have completed at least three years of an approved surgical training program, who are of good moral character and professional standing and are duly licensed. Associate Fellowship will be limited to five years. Upon completion of Board Certification, the Associate Fellow is eligible for Active Fellowship.

An Active Fellow in good standing who has attained the age of 65 years and remains in active practice or an Active Fellow in good standing who has retired from practice regardless of reason or age may be granted Senior Fellowship. Senior Fellows may receive the official Journal upon payment of the member's subscription fee.

To become a candidate for Fellowship, complete the membership application provided by The Congress. The initiation fee is limited to application for active fellowship. To request an application, contact:

Southwestern Surgical Congress
PO Box 24425
Overland Park, KS 66223
Telephone: 913.402.7102
Fax: 913.402.7103

Click here for Fellowship Application.

Click here for Associate Application.

Senior Fellow for Life status may be conferred by the Council upon surgeons who have retired from active practice and have held Senior Fellow membership status for at least one year. This status is intended for surgeons who wish to retire completely from the association but remain listed in the membership directory.