Membership Categories
There are 8 categories of membership, 7 of which can be applied for. They are:
Active Member - To be eligible for active membership, an individual must be a gynecologist, a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, or a pathologist trained or certified in Canada (or equivalent as determined by Council) who has completed additional formal training in gynecologic oncology. He/she must also be a member of a Division of Gynecologic Oncology or formal cancer program which offers comprehensive cancer treatment, including radical pelvic surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Associate Member - Category 1 - To be eligible for associate membership category 1, an individual must be a duly recognized physician who is deemed to commit a majority of his/her professional time to the advancement of gynecologic oncology but would not be eligible for active membership.
Associate Member - Category 2 - To be eligible for associate membership category 2, an individual must be a nurse, allied health professional or a scientist who is deemed to commit a majority of his/her professional time to the advancement of gynecologic oncology but would not be eligible for active membership.
Associate Member - Category 3 - To be eligible for associate membe rship category 3, an individual must be a resident registered in a sub -specialty training program (fellow-in-training) in gynecologic oncology including Surgical, Radiation or Medical Oncology and Pathology.
Emeritus Member - To be eligible for emeritus membership, the individual must be at least 65 years of age, a member in good standing of the Society and have retired from his/her practice of gynecologic oncology.
Honourary Member - To be eligible for honourary membership, an individual must have made a significant contribution in the field of gynecologic oncology.
International Member - To be eligible for international membership, an individual must practice outside of North America and must:
- have successfully completed additional formal training in gynecologic oncology, medical oncology or radiation oncology in Canada (or equivalent as determined by Council);
- be recognized by his/her peers as having expertise in the discipline; and
- be engaged in the practice of gynecologic oncology in his/her centre outside of North America. This practice shall be within an organized program of gynecologic oncology which offers comprehensive cancer treatment including radical pelvic surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. (It is noted that the organizational structure in jurisdictions outside of North America may vary).
Resident Member
To be eligible for resident membership , an individual must be enrolled in a recognized postgraduate training program in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, or Pathology.
