MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
FELLOWS
Fellows must be physicians in good standing who reside in or near New York City and are Diplomates of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Fellows shall be nominated in writing by a Fellow or Life Fellow and shall be endorsed by two Fellows or Life Fellows.
Fellows must hold the rank of Associate Professor or above, or they must demonstrate academic productivity through the presentation of a list of five papers, one of which they have first authored. Additionally, they must present to the Membership Committee a paper that they have published or submitted for publication within the past 3 years.
LIFE FELLOWS
Life Fellows are those who have attained the age of 70 or completed 25 years of membership. This change shall be made by the Secretary effective the first of October of each year.
A Fellow who has been a member of the Society for 15 years or more and who by reason of illness or retirement requests transfer to Life Fellowship, may be transferred upon action by the Council.
Life Fellows do not have the right to vote and to hold office unless they continue to pay dues.
Life Fellows shall continue to pay the cost of dinners.
ASSOCIATE FELLOWS
Associate Fellows are members of allied specialties or sciences whose work brings them into close association with the practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology and who reside in or near New York City.
Associate Fellows shall be nominated in writing by a Fellow or Life Fellow and shall be endorsed by two Fellows or Life Fellows.
Associate Fellows must hold the rank of Associate Professor or above, or they must demonstrate academic productivity through the presentation of a list of five papers, one of which they have first authored. Additionally, they must present to the Membership Committee a paper that they have published or submitted for publication within the past 3 years.
They may not vote or hold office.
CORRESPONDING FELLOWS
Corresponding Fellows are those Fellows and Associate Fellows who have moved away from the area.
They shall continue to receive programs and may enjoy all the privileges of the Society but may not vote or hold office.
HONORARY FELLOWS
Honorary Fellowship is granted to eminent Obstetricians and Gynecologists.