SHVD Membership
Categories of Membership
Active Membership
- Available to those with an interest in heart valve disease who have attained at least a relevant university graduate diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Members shall have the right to vote on all matters brought before General Meetings and shall be eligible for election to any office or to the Council.
- Members are required to regularly attend SHVD General Meetings, participate in the scientific programmes, uphold the ideals and objectives, and to pay the subscriptions of The Society.
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Endorsement of two (2) SHVD Members
Associate Membership
- Available to those in postgraduate training, whether clinical or non-clinical, having a vested interest in heart valve disease.
- Associate Members shall have the same rights and obligations of Members save that they shall not be eligible for Office.
- Associate Members have the right to address meetings but shall not have voting rights at General Meetings.
1. Recommendation of applicant’s Chief of Service
2. Curriculum vitae
Associate Membership shall lapse at the end of postgraduate training, but Associate Members may apply for full Membership as with only one sponsoring Member.
Honorary Membership
- Reserved for distinguished persons who have achieved prominence in the field of heart valve disease and who have contributed to the advancement of their respective specialty.
- Founding Members may elect Honorary Members at their discretion prior to the first AGM. Subsequently, upon the recommendation of the Council, Honorary Members shall be elected by a majority vote of the Members present at the AGM.
To apply for membership in The Society of Heart Valve Disease, please visit http://join.shvd.org or contact the administrative office.
