Membership Benefits & Privileges

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  • Be a part of one of the most vibrant international communities of Hernia & AWR surgeons.

  • Tap into our social media platforms that amplify your voice and give visibility to your work.

  • Contribute to the AWRSC and shape the future of abdominal wall surgery.

  • Young surgeons can find guidance and mentorship through the Ab Wall Tribe, while also building strong networks with peers.

  • AWRSC Women’s Group provides a dedicated space for women surgeons to connect, collaborate, and thrive.

  • Regional AWR Surgeons’ Communities bring colleagues right to your doorstep, fostering local collaboration.

  • Enjoy exclusive benefits like heavily discounted memberships in partner societies globally.

  • Access block discounts for major international conferences.

  • Get the opportunity to be handpicked as faculty at prestigious international hernia surgical conferences and workshops.

  • Contribute to and benefit from the Indian Hernia Registry, using its data for your research and academic pursuits.

  • Boost your visibility through the AWR Surgeons website, which highlights the expertise of qualified members.

  • Patients can turn to the site for reliable information on conditions, treatment options, patient rights, and for connecting with certified member surgeons.

  • Be a part of the most energetic international communities of surgeons.

  • Enjoy the social media platforms that provide eyeballs and ears if you wish to share your work.

  • Work for the AWRSC and become a part of the Core Committee, the leadership group.

  • Young surgeons can get mentored in the Young Turks group, along with the benefits of networking with peers.

  • Women surgeons can join the AWRSC Women’s Group.

  • Regional AWR Surgeons’ communities can be your immediate neighbors in geographical terms.

  • Get the benefits of massively discounted rates for membership in other societies like the American Hernia Society.

  • Avail of massive block discounts for international conferences.

  • Be part of a select few to be handpicked as faculty in international hernia surgical conferences and workshops.

  • Be part of the Indian Hernia Registry and use the data for your publication and academic interests.

  • The AWR Surgeons website will help market the brand of members who fulfill appropriate criteria.

  • Patients can visit the website to get information about the disease and treatment, their rights as well as find surgeons near them. Those surgeons would have to be members.

Membership Table
Category Fees GST Link
Indian / SAARC Life Member ₹12,500 18% Applicable
International Member $200 18% Applicable

Note:

  • Indian / SAARC Life Member Fee - ₹12,500 + ₹2,250 (18% GST) + 350 Additional payment gateway charges. Total - INR 15100

  • International Member Fee - USD 200 + USD 36 (18% GST) + USD 6 Additional payment gateway charges. Total - USD 242.
    Please note:
    "Current international membership fee is $242, subject to change due to USD-INR currency fluctuations."