Why an ISCFS Membership?
ISCFS membership offers you a great opportunity to be part of the world’s most respected organization of craniofacial surgeons. Take advantage of benefits to you, your practice, and your patients.
Membership Benefits
Inclusion in the ISCFS website members directory provides you and your practice with global visibility.
ISCFS membership makes you part of the world's most respected group of craniofacial surgeons. You join a community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in our specialty internationally. Display your ISCFS Membership certificate proudly in your office.
ISCFS has a low annual membership fee.
Benefit from a reduced congress fee for members. Combined with our low annual membership fee, the cost to attend is lower than the congress fee for non-members.
Networking opportunities and friendships are important for scientific exchange and continuing education. Within this international network, you will interact with the most experienced and accomplished craniofacial surgeons worldwide.
Application Forms for Membership
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Active Membership |
Associate Membership | Corresponding Membership | Research Membership | Craniofacial Orthodontic Membership | Resident Membership | |
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Qualifications |
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Required Qualifications |
Legally qualified, practicing craniofacial surgeons who are active in craniofacial surgery and who have made worthwhile contributions in this field of endeavor. |
Individuals who have contributed to the understanding and/or treatment of disorders of the craniofacial region. They do not necessarily need to be actively engaged in the practice of craniofacial surgery. |
Individuals who are members of a craniofacial team but are not involved in surgery. |
Individuals who have contributed to craniofacial research in the field of craniofacial biology including orthodontics, morphology, genetics, therapeutics, anthropology or related disciplines. |
Individuals who contribute to craniofacial surgery in the field of orthodontics. |
Young surgeons in a recognized training program. |
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Training in a Craniofacial Surgery program
(Craniofacial Fellowship, Pediatric Craniofacial Neurosurgery, or a demonstrable equivalent) – recognized by the Society |
A certificate of completion in a six months’ fellowship or equivalent training and experience in a recognized training program or institution. |
A certificate of completion in a six months’ fellowship or equivalent training and experience in a recognized training program or institution. |
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You hold a PhD, MD, DVM, DD., or DO degree or other advanced academic degrees in a field related to craniofacial research. |
You hold a DDS, DMD, or other advanced academic degree related to the field of orthodontics. |
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Active practice of craniofacial surgery
as part of a multidisciplinary team* |
Minimum of 5 years |
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* The team consists of at least one neurosurgeon and one craniofacial surgeon (plastic surgeon or maxillofacial surgeon with the correct training), and preferably two per specialty if the team performs more than 25 cases a year. The hospital has the facility of a pediatric ICU and pediatric anesthesiologists. The participation of a psychologist, pediatrician, ophthalmologist, speech pathologist, orthodontist, clinical geneticist and otolaryngologist is recommended. |
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Required Submissions
(for approval by the society)
Please check here for a list of relevant cases |
The number of craniofacial operations performed in the last two years should be entered on the list provided. A certain percentage of these should have been of the appropriate intracranial type; 18 or more in two years is an appropriate number |
The number of craniofacial operations performed in the last two years should be entered on the list provided. A certain percentage of these should have been of the appropriate intracranial type; 18 or more in two years is an appropriate number |
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A list of orthognathic and craniofacial cases which they treated in the previous 2 years |
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List of members of their multidisciplinary clinical team |
List of members of their multidisciplinary clinical team |
List of members of their multidisciplinary clinical team |
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List of members of the craniofacial team |
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Required Publications |
A list of publications and scientific contributions – at least two papers on the subject of craniofacial surgery |
A list of publications and scientific contributions – at least two papers on the subject of craniofacial surgery |
A list of publications and scientific contributions – at least two papers on the subject of craniofacial surgery |
A list of publications and scientific contributions – at least two papers on the subject of craniofacial surgery or craniofacial biology |
A list of publications and scientific contributions – at least two research papers related to craniofacial orthodontics. |
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Membership |
Certificate of membership in a relevant major national society of your country |
Certificate of membership in a relevant major national society of your country |
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Certificate of membership in a relevant major national orthodontics society of your country |
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Curriculum Vitae |
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Sponsorship |
A letter of sponsorship from two active ISCFS members |
A letter of sponsorship from two active ISCFS members |
A letter of sponsorship from two active ISCFS members |
A letter of sponsorship from one active ISCFS member and one supporting scientist |
A letter of sponsorship from one active ISCFS member and one from the director of their craniofacial team |
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Lectures at ISCFS Congress |
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Must have presented a paper or poster at least at 2 previous ISCFS meetings |
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ELECTION |
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The Council and Officers shall consider nominations for membership at the Executive Meeting. |
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Active Members vote electronically twice annually to admit new members with a quorum determined by the Membership Chair.
(as approved by the Council at their meeting Jan 6, 2024)
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RIGHTS AND DUTIES |
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Attend scientific meetings |
May attend all scientific meetings and social functions of the Society. |
May attend all scientific meetings and social functions of the Society. |
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May attend all scientific meetings and social functions of the Society. |
May attend all scientific meetings and social functions of the Society. |
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May vote |
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May hold office |
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May serve on committees |
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If absent for two consecutive meetings, they shall be dropped from the membership unless the absence is excused by the Officers and Council. |
If absent for two consecutive meetings, they shall be dropped from the membership unless the absence is excused by the Officers and Council. |
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If absent for two consecutive meetings, they shall be dropped from the membership unless the absence is excused by the Officers and Council. |
If absent for two consecutive meetings, they shall be dropped from the membership unless the absence is excused by the Officers and Council. |
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FAQs | Membership
Apply via www.iscfs.org/membership – the requirements are listed there.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer no later than three months before the Executive Business Meeting held during the biennial congress.
Currently we offer Active, Associate, Corresponding, Resident, Research and Craniofacial Orthodontic.
Please find all requirements for the different categories on www.iscfs.org/membership.
- For students – we do not have student members
- For surgeons with less than five years of active practice – ISCFS Associate Membership
- For surgeons who have at least five years of active practice – ISCFS Active Membership
Membership:
Active, Associate, Corresponding, Research, Craniofacial Orthodontic: $150 per year
Resident: $50 per year
An application fee of $75 is payable at the time of application.
Dues payments are payable by December 31 each year for the following year.
The membership year is from 1st January to 31st December.
Associate members may submit a request in writing to the Secretary-Treasurer for a change in membership category.
If you were a member in the last five years, you can re-join by paying the dues for all years. Just contact admin@iscfs.org.
If your ISCFS membership lapsed more than five years ago, you must reapply via www.iscfs.org/membership
ISCFS membership is not restricted – applications from any country are welcome.
All new active members receive a certificate of membership signed by the President and Secretary-Treasurer.
The ISCFS International Congress takes place every two years, in odd numbered years. Visit our Events-Page.
Use of the ISCFS logo by current members is permitted, but not by Resident/Fellow/Registrar Members. Please contact us if you want to use the logo.
I am an ISCFS Member...
“The reason I just applied to be a member is because ISCFS is the premiere international society to share ideas, discuss difficult cases and collaborate with the most comprehensive global network of peers in the field. The ISCFS meeting is the optimal platform and opportunity to catch up with like-minded individuals to continue to innovate and push the field of craniofacial surgery forward.”
“ISCFS has been there since the early days of craniofacial surgery, and always brings together a host of the best surgeons, teachers, and researchers in the realm. The ISCFS biannual meeting is a must attend event for anyone interested in this dynamic and transformational specialty.”
“I always look forward to attending ISCFS every two years. It is the most focused meeting I attend on craniofacial surgery, and I wouldn’t miss it”
“It has been a great privilege to become an Active member of ISCFS. Of all professional societies to which I belong, this is certainly the one with the greatest influence on my ongoing learning and sense of connectedness with peers across the globe. Every other year, I greatly look forward to joining with other craniofacial surgeons at centers from around the world as we gather to discuss the latest techniques and innovations, and critically debate the merits of our previous approaches and entrenched dogma. The meetings are lively, informative, spirited, and capture the essence of what Paul Tessier set out to establish decades ago. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of, and to represent, this outstanding assembly of international craniofacial surgeons.”
"I love ISCFS because I could learn not only the wisdom from the seniors but also the enthusiasm from the juniors. If you become a member of ISCFS, you will be able to meet all the scholars in craniofacial surgery and share with each other."
"I have found being an active ISCFS member extremely helpful in accessing the latest society information. Being part of the business meetings provides a forum to be part of discussions about the future of the society and the ability to vote for council members. In addition, being a member has facilitated important clinical links and networks with other members."
“As a member of ISCFS, I get to share my research with the best and the brightest in craniofacial surgery and learn from an incredible group of people. The biennial meetings are a testament to the collaboration, compassion, and comradery of ISCFS members all around the world.”
"Going into my craniofacial fellowship, membership in the ISCFS provides an amazing platform for continued education, international collaboration, and comradery. As the preeminent society in craniofacial surgery, I am proud to be included as a member."
My first exposure to ISCFS was at the Zambia meeting in 2011. I had been a doctor for three weeks at this point, the experience I had and the contacts I made truly cemented my drive to become a fully fledged craniofacial surgeon. I look forward to the biennial meetings as an opportunity to catch up with international colleagues and listen to the most contemporaneous research (the social program is always great fun too!)