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Requests for membership applications should be made to the Secretary, who shall serve as the chair of the Membership Committee. The secretary will then forward the official application blank to the prospective member; the application blank may also be downloaded from the website. The completed application is sent to the Treasurer via mail, FAX, or electronic submission. After receipt of payment and processing by the Treasurer, the applications will then be forwarded for review by the Membership Committee, who will offer a recommendation to the Executive Board. The Executive Board will review this recommendation at the next annual meeting, or via electronic mail, and make a decision on membership. If a Board has not yet been elected, then the Membership Committee will have the authority to make decisions on new membership. |
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If an applicant believes his/her request for membership was not thoroughly or accurately evaluated, the applicant may state in writing the reasons for this belief and submit necessary supporting documentation. The application will be reevaluated by the Executive Board during their next meeting. Final decision for all but honorary membership rests with the Executive Board. If a Board has not yet been elected, then the Membership Committee will have the authority to review appeals for membership and make final decisions. |
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Membership in this Society will be terminated by judgment of the Executive Board for the following reasons: |
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1) failure of any member to pay dues to the Society following two successive annual billings. |
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2) suspension or revocation of license to practice medicine. |
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3) falsification of information utilized for acceptance into or determination of level of membership in the society. |
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4) any other major breach of ethical standards while serving the Society. |
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