Become a Fellow of IFSO (FIFSO)

Concept

Special recognition to an IFSO surgeon regular member in good standing, who has an active practice in the field of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and maintains participation in educational activities offered by IFSO.

Requirements:

Applicant should:

1. be a Regular IFSO member in good standing for the last 3 years
2. have an active practice of Metabolic and Bariatric surgery in his/her Country documenting completion of a minimum of 25 approved Metabolic/Bariatric surgeries per year for the last 3 years as primary surgeon.

   Certificate has to be provided by the national society/hospital/clinic/university or other relevant institution.

3. provide two letters of recommendation from IFSO Regular Members in good standing (with FIFSO status preferably) who practice in the same Country of the Applicant including:
   • a. Length of time known the Applicant
   • b. Statement on the applicant’s good standing practice in Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery

   Please note that letters of recommendation can be submitted only using this form.

4. have attended either two IFSO World Congresses or one World and one Chapter Congress in the last 3 years

   Proof of attendance (certificate of attendance) has to be provided by the applicant

5. have at least one accepted abstract as author or co-author (oral, poster or video) OR have been an invited speaker during the last 3 years

   Proof of invited presentation/abstract acceptance has to be provided by the applicant

6. disclose not to be an Industry/Corporate executive, employee or doing active dedicated work with a single corporation

Withdrawal

The designation may be withdrawn prior to the end of the three year term in the event that one/more mandatory requirements are not met anymore, or in the event the Member is found to have falsified data.

Duration

The FIFSO status is renewable every 3 years providing the following:

• a. Maintenance of IFSO Regular membership in good standing for the last 3 years
• b. Documentation of active practice as stated above in #2 for the last 3 years
• c. Documentation of attendance to IFSO Congresses as stated above in #4 for the last 3 years

Fee

The FIFSO status initial application is free of charge. Renewal applications every 3 years cost is $100 USD

Senior members

Senior IFSO members retired/not practicing who apply will receive exception to active practice participation requirements and will have to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to document that:

• a. Was a regular member in good standing for a significant time
• b. Was practicing in the field of Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery for several years
• c. Should not be Industry/Corporate executive, employee or doing active dedicated work with a single corporation

Honorary members

Honorary FIFSO - IFSO Board of Trustees Members, Life Members and Honorary Members and other merited members, by the decision of the Executive Board, can be recognized with the special status of "Honorary Fellow of IFSO" [ FIFSO (Hon)]

Certificate

FIFSO certificates, signed by the IFSO President, will be sent by email.

IFSO Chapters should not establish the status of FIFSO, because FIFSO is a prerogative of IFSO and can't be replicated at Chapter level.

• Standard FIFSO Application
• Senior/Retired FIFSO application