Full membership
Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, allied health professionals, and programme directors, managers and coordinators.
Membership
A society for every stage of practice.
Membership is approved by the Board and open to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, programme leads and students working in — or moving toward — bloodless care.
Categories
Associate membership
Medical students and students of allied health sciences demonstrating an interest in bloodless medicine and surgery.
Corresponding membership
Individuals working in, or demonstrating interest in, BMS outside the full and associate categories — including members sponsored by corporate affiliates.
Life membership
Any approved member who pays the required life membership fee, retaining membership in the approved category for life.
Honorary membership
Individuals who have contributed significantly to BMS, nominated by a Board member and approved by the Board of Directors.
Benefits and rights
| Benefit | Full | Associate | Corresponding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduced registration for paid BMSS meetings | ✓ included | ✓ included | ✓ included |
| Members-only information and website section | ✓ included | ✓ included | ✓ included |
| Vote during meetings | ✓ included | — not included | — not included |
| Eligibility to join the Board of Directors | ✓ included | — not included | — not included |
| Automatic full membership on qualification | — not included | ✓ included | — not included |
| Members-only literature at reduced rates | — not included | — not included | ✓ included |
Fees and annual dues
| Category | Standard | LMIC |
|---|---|---|
| Full membership | $50 | $12.50 / $25 |
| Associate membership | $25 | $6.25 / $12.50 |
| Corresponding membership | $25 | $6.25 / $12.50 |
| Life membership | $500 | $125 / $250 |
| Honorary membership | Free | Free |
How to apply
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Choose a category
Pick the category that matches your qualification and practice.
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Submit your application
Complete the BMSS membership form and pay the applicable fee or annual dues.
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Board approval
Membership is confirmed on approval by the Board of Directors.