Membership Categories

Honorary Member

Eligibility:

Any eminent plastic surgeon from India or abroad who has made a significant contribution to the cause of plastic surgery, and who has been sponsored by two life members and approved by the Executive Council and elected by the General Body.

Right and Privileges:

Can participate as an honoured guest in all scientific activities of the association without having to pay the subscription. He/she cannot be elected to any office or has the right to vote in any election of the association, nor can participate in any business meeting.

Life Member

Eligibility:

A person who has obtained a recognised qualification in plastic surgery and who is actively involved in the practice of the same

Right and Privileges:

Vote In Person/At A Business Meeting/General Body Meeting on Any Issue but Particularly in Matters Pertaining to Election of Office Bearers, Accounts, And Financial Matters, Admission to Membership, Termination of The Membership, Amendments to Rules and Regulations and Fixing of Subscription, Etc.

Associate Member

Eligibility:

Postgraduate students or trainees in plastic surgery and in any other individual, who otherwise is not eligible for the lifetime membership, but whose involvement is considered beneficial to the APRAS, may be accepted as an associate member, after completion of the necessary formalities as prescribed for the Grand of Life membership.

Right and Privileges:

Participate in all scientific and cultural activities of APRAS.

No voting rights in any matter or election, and cannot be elected to any office in the executive.