MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Membership with the Australasian College of Phlebology provides access to many services which are relevant to medical practitioners who are interested in Phlebology. The College has several key products currently underway to further our profession and attract more practitioners to the field. 

There are a number of different membership classes to incorporate a variety of professionals working in areas related to phlebology. 

If you don't quite fit into one of our membership categories, you can join our mailing list to be updated on events and information. Click here to join the mailing list.

Members

Affiliate Members
This membership category applies to allied health professionals (not medical practitioners) such as vascular sonographers, phlebology nurses and coagulation scientists.

Trainees
This category applies to medical practitioners enrolled in a formal course of training (Basic, Advanced or Fellowship) with the ACP. 

Ordinary Members
This category applies to medical practitioners who have successfully completed the basic training in phlebology and have obtained the Certificate of Basic Training in Phlebology. 

Fellows

Affiliate Fellows
This membership category applies to specialist medical practitioners working in an allied area of phlebology such as haematology, dermatology, interventional radiology, general surgery and lymphology and are not practicing phlebology full-time.

International Fellows
This category introduces fellowship to vascular specialists residing outside Australia or New Zealand who have reached the equivalent standards in training and experience as that of a fellow in Australia and New Zealand. 

Fellows
Fellowship is awarded to trainees who have successfully completed the 4-year advanced training program in phlebology as offered by the ACP or to vascular specialists such as vascular surgeons, vascular physicians or vascular dermatologists with demonstrable experience or post-graduate training in phlebology.

Honorary Fellows
This membership applies to specialist medical practitioners who have significantly contributed to the activities of the ACP and to the field of phlebology in Australia and New Zealand and is granted by invitation only. 

Emeritus Fellows
This category applies to specialist medical practitioners who have a long and distinguished service in the field of phlebology and/or the ACP and is granted by invitation only.

To join as a Fellow of the college you will need to download the Fellowship Application Form below and submit it with the requested documentation to acp@phlebology.com.au. Applications for Fellowship can be accepted at any time, however, are reviewed by the Board during a Board meeting which occurs 3 times a year; February, June and November.



Membership Benefits
Membership will allow you to access many services which are relevant to medical practitioners who are interested in Phlebology. Details regarding membership benefits are listed below.

Annual Conference
The College has an Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) each year in various locations across Australia and New Zealand. The conference is comprised of practical workshops and sessions which cater for both beginners and those who are more experienced. Members receive special discounts for attending the ASM.

Training Program, Courses and Workshops
We have an extensive training program for those who wish to undergo further study in Phlebology.  Access to our online training modules is included for all Fellows of the College. For more detail regarding our training programs, courses or workshops, please go to the Education tab on our website.

Phlebology Journal, SAGE
ACP members have online access to the journal Phlebology, published six times a year by SAGE. Members can access the journal via the members dashboard on our website.

Education Discounts on Meetings
Receive discounts when attending our Annual Scientific Meetings, workshops and courses.

Union Internationale de Phlebologie (UIP Membership)
The Australasian College of Phlebology is a member of the UIP. ACP Members can attend UIP events (International Meetings) at the member rate.

Member Dashboard
The Member Dashboard is a Member ONLY section of our website. This provides access to journals, online member only resources, documents and other information.

CPD Online
The CPD Online feature is available to Members and Fellows to meet their CPD requirements with the College or MBA. Access is available to the CPD Online portal as soon as signed up as a member through the online membership regsitration page or after approval from the Board (Fellows only).

Find a Vein Doctor Database
The public can search for providers that are in their area by searching via our ‘Find a Vein Doctor’ search database where only members of the College are listed.

Standards Documents
The College also aims to improve the delivery of treatments in the area of Phlebology. As such, a number of standards have been development to help guide practitioners in a more structured and informative manner in delivering treatment. These guidelines are available from our website.

Veinews
Veinews is the official newsletter of the ACP. It is issued to all members and consists of various articles regarding the College and events.

ACP Awards
The ACP awards Fellows of the College for recognition of their contributions to the field of Phlebology. These are awarded during our prestigious Conferring Ceremony held during our Annual Scientific Meetings.

AMC Accreditation
In Australia, there is currently no formal recognition for phlebology as a medical specialty. Ultimately, the long term goal of ACP is achieving Australian Medical Council (AMC) recognition of Phlebology as a distinct medical specialty. The recognition process is a long one, requiring significant resources and capital. The College is committed to achieving this aim.

Membership Fees

 
All membership applications incur a $220.00 application fee.

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