Glossary of Terms

Being an organisation of a country, territory or area, outside the Asia Pacific region admitted by the Council as an Affiliate National Orthopaedic Association member. Affiliate NOA member has restricted rights as set by the Executive Committee.

Being a member of a paramedical profession, a scientist, or an organisation recognised by the Council, and who has paid the subscription set by the Executive Committee.

Being a doctor of a medical specialty other than orthopaedics and being a member of an organisation recognised by the Council, and who has paid the subscription set by the Executive Committee.

Being an organisation or a recognised National Orthopaedic Association of a country, territory, or area, within the Asia Pacific region, admitted by the Council as an Orthopaedic Association.

Being a fully trained orthopaedic surgeon in active practice, who is a member of an organisation recognised by the Council, and who has paid the subscription set by the Executive Committee.

being a person of distinction approved by the Council in recognition of his or her contribution to the progress of orthopaedic surgery.

Being a fully trained orthopaedic surgeon in active practice for at least 5 years and who is a member of the Recognised Organisation of a country, territory or area and who has been nominated by two existing Life fellows and has paid the subscription set by the Executive Committee. Life Fellow will enjoy special recognition and may be granted special privileges set by the Executive Committee.

Being a Fellow who has retired from active practice.

Being a medical practitioner undergoing structured training in orthopaedic surgery and who has paid the subscription set by the Executive Committee.