IHPBA -INDIA - Membership

The Chapter shall consists of the following types of members association.

Founder Life Members
Life Member who joined the Chapter before 31st March 2001
Life Members
Post Graduate Medical Doctor from any Institution or University recognized by the Medical Council of India or approved by the Executive Committee, and with an active interest in IHPBA.
Associate Life Members
Person from medical, nursing or technical background with an active interest in IHPBA but not fulfilling the criteria for Life
Member. They shall have no voting rights nor shall they contest any position in the Executive Committee.
Honorary Members
Person of renown, who has made outstanding contribution to the field of IHPBA. To be nominated by unanimous vote of
Executive Committee and to be ratified by simple majority of the General Body.
Corporate Life Members
Person from Industry with an active contribution to the requirement of IHPBA.
International Life Members
Life Member from a country other than India but without voting rights.

Membership shall be available to any suitably qualified medical practitioner or scientist involved in any of the hepatic, pancreatic or biliary fields.

VOTING
Every Life member of the Association will be entitled to one vote.

MEMBERSHIP FEES
Members of all categories are required to pay the Life subscription and support the activities of the Chapter. The level of the fees shall be determined by the Executive Committee and approved by the General Body of the Chapter.
The Life Membership fee of Indian Chapter of IHPBA is Rs. 5000

DISCONTINUANCE OF THE MEMBERSHIP
Irrespective of the type of Membership, the members will cease to belong to the Chapter as determined by the Executive Committee by virtue of the following :

(a) Resignation in writing to the Organizing Secretary / General Secretary.
(b) Failure to adhere to the Chapters Constitution.
(c) Failure to retain good standing with the Medical Profession.
(d) Expulsion by the General Body on the recommendation of the Executive

IHPBA – INDIA Membership Application form