SOCIETY MEMBERS

Pre requirements

1. 1. Societies applying for Society Membership in the UIP must:
2.   a. Be not-for-profit.
3.   b. Have at least four years of continuous activity.
4.   c. Have organized at least 2 previous national or international congresses with venous topics comprising at least 50% of the scientific program.


5. 2. Societies which do not meet the above conditions could be admitted under the category of Associate Member. Such societies may attend the General Council Meetings with no voting rights and will be required to pay the annual membership fee according to the classification.

The application must include the following documents/information:

1. 1. A formal application by the Society for membership in the UIP
2. 2. Copy of the constitution of the Society
3. 3. The administrative structure of the Society (Council, Executive Committee, etc)
4. 4. The procedures of elections and voting
5. 5. The frequency of meetings
6. 6. A list of past meetings and main themes
7. 7. A list of planned future meetings and main themes
8. 8. A full membership list with total numbers
9. 9. The name of the Society journal, if any

All documents must be sent to President with a copy to the General Secretary.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Individual Members of the UIP are practicing medical professionals who have obtained specialist recognition in a field related to Phlebology (vascular surgery, general surgery, dermatology, interventional radiology), or have completed an equivalent training program. Applicants are required to complete the membership application form entailing their personal details. The application needs to be accompanied by a short CV and supporting documents:

• Medical qualification or degree
• Current evidence of registration as a medical practitioner
• Evidence of specialist recognition or evidence of equivalent training in Phlebology.

Membership applications will be reviewed by the UIP Membership committee. This process may take approximately 12 weeks and you will be informed of the outcome. A non-refundable application fee of €110 Euros must be paid at the time of application.