Section 1
Application for membership may be made by those individuals as defined in Article III, Section 1.
Section 2
Applications must be made in writing to the Chairperson of the Membership Committee, accompanied by a completed membership application form, and a curriculum vitae that includes a listing of all publications of the applicant. Supporting letters from two active members of the Society are required and these shall be sent directly to the Chairperson of the Membership Committee. No active member may propose more than two individuals each year for membership.
Section 3
A candidate for membership shall have been actively engaged in his/her professional career for at least four (4) years following completion of a residency or post-graduate training program; should have a working knowledge of the English language; should be the first author on a minimum of six (6) publications related to musculoskeletal disorders that have appeared in refereed journals; and should have at least 50% of their professional activity related to musculoskeletal disorders. Demonstrated support for the Society by having either attended its yearly meeting or published articles in the Journal of the Society is strongly encouraged.
Section 4
Candidates for membership of the International Skeletal Society will be informed in writing of the outcome of their candidacy within 30 days of the annual business meeting. The rights and privileges of membership will not commence until the candidate accepts membership in writing and in any case will not start prior to the close of the current refresher course(s). | 
