Membership

Membership Criteria

In order to be considered for membership, you must:

• Be a practicing surgeon in the Pacific Coast region for two years prior to the application deadline and be Board certified
• Pay dues in a timely manner. The first dues payment must be paid in order to remain a member in good standing. Dues notices are sent out each June for the following fiscal year. Failure to pay your dues on an annual basis may result in restriction or cancellation of your membership.
• Attend at least one (1) Annual Meeting and one (1) Caucus Meeting in a 4-year period. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your membership.

 

Membership Categories

• ACTIVE:  Those members who are 59 years and younger and attend annual meetings. Active members pay dues.
• SENIOR:  Members aged 60-75 years and dues paying. Senior members are not required to attend annual meetings to maintain good standing.
• NON-RESIDENT:  Under 59 years of age and not currently residing in British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, California, or Hawaii. Non-resident members pay dues unless fully retired and are not required to attend annual meetings.
• HONORARY:  Honorary members are those designated by the Executive Council for an exceptional relationship with PCSA. They do not pay dues and are not required to attend annual meetings.
• RETIRED:  Members 76 years of age or older receive Retired status and are not expected to attend annual meetings or pay dues.

 

Membership Dues

PCSA dues are collected July 1st through February 1st. Annual dues are $375. You may pay by logging into your member profile and paying the associated invoice or you may print it and mail payment by check.

Members who are not paid by October 31st will be considered in arrears and may receive delinquent notices. Additionally, the Executive Council reserves the right to deny attendance at the annual meeting if annual dues are not up-to-date.