Introduction:

The Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine, is a professional and academic organisation comprising of primarily the Specialists from the niche field of Aerospace Medicine. In addition, it has a significant representation from the faculties of Medicine, Physiology, Psychology, Neuropsychiatry, Biophysics, Life sciences, Medical Electronics, Aerospace Engineering and Technology and allied fields. The objective of the Society is to promote the science and art of Aerospace Medicine by stimulating research and importantly disseminating knowledge. The Society earnestly establishes and maintains cooperation between the medical and other sciences concerned with Aerospace and Human factors, in an effort to promote and maintain the aerospace safety and human performance optimization.

Members

There are be six (06) types Fellows/ Members of this society: -

(a) Honorary Fellows

(b) Fellows

(c) Associate Fellows

(d) Life members

(e) Annual Members

(f) Corporate Members

The qualification criteria for various types of membership/ fellowship of the Society are enumerated below: -

(a) Honorary Fellows

(i) Honorary Fellowship is awarded to all past Presidents of the Society. In addition, it may be awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to the Society or those who have rendered outstanding services in the field of Aerospace Medicine.

(ii) It is to be conferred to an individual (not applied for) by the unanimous decision of the Executive Committee of the Society and ratified by GBM.

(b) Fellows.

(i) The fellowship of the Society is conferred to an individual as an honour and will not be applied for by an individual.

(ii) The selection of the Fellows should be finalized by the Executive Committee and ratified by GBM.

(c) Associate Fellows.

(i) For a member to be selected as an Associate Fellow of the Society, the desirous member will have to apply to the Secy ISAM, for the same along with the fee of Rs 5000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only).

(ii) Not more than 06 members would be given the status of Associate Fellow in a calendar year.

(iii) The applications received by Secy ISAM will be vetted and shortlisted candidates fulfilling the QRs will be presented to the Executive Committee.

(iv) The names of the final candidates for Associate Fellowship will be approved by Executive Committee and ratified by GBM.

(v) Associate Fellowship can also be conferred by Executive Committee to a person of eminent status and significant contribution to the Society; provided the same is approved by the Executive Committee unanimously.

(vi) The member applying for Associate Fellowship should fulfil the following criteria: -

The application should be recommended by two existing Associate Fellows/ Fellows of the Society.

He / She should have minimum 08 years of ISAM Life Membership.

He / She must have attended 05 ISAM Conferences.

He / She should have 05 papers/ presentation to his credit.

He / She should have made significant contribution to the Society and Speciality.

(d) Life Members.

(i) Any desirous person with interest in Aerospace Medicine and Aerospace safety concerns can apply for the Life Membership of the Society to the Secy ISAM along with the fees of Rs 10000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only).

(ii) The applications received will be vetted by the Secy ISAM and list of eligible candidates will be approved by Executive Committee and ratified by GBM.

(iii) The following eligibility criteria will be adhered to while offering the Life membership to an individual.

A serving Medical and Dental Officer of the Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Indian Navy (i.e. serving AMC and ADC officers).

Retired AMC/ ADC Officers.

A medical practitioner or scientist, civil or military, including foreign nationals, who is interested in Aerospace Medicine or allied sciences.

An Officer or Ex-officer of the Indian Air Force who is interested in Aerospace Medicine or allied sciences.

(e) Annual Members.

(i) All IAF Medical officers are de-facto annual members of the Society and pay Rs 500 per year (deducted through AFCAO) towards the Society subscription.

(ii) These members can apply for Life Membership of the Society at any time by paying the required fee of Rs 10000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only).

(iii) On grant of Life membership their annual subscription will be discontinued.An Officer or Ex-officer of the Indian Air Force who is interested in Aerospace Medicine or allied sciences.

(iv) Members not opting for life membership will continue to be annual member till the time they are in service with IAF only.

(f) Corporate Members.

(i) The corporate members will be accepted from among reputed organizations or firms dealing in pharmaceutical products, airlines, aircraft manufacturers, safety equipment manufacturers etc.

(ii) These members will be approved by the Executive Committee and ratified by GBM, on application by the firm/ organization with the requisite fee.

(iii) The requisite for corporate membership is Rs 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) for life time membership or Rs 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) for a tenure of 05 years.

(iv) All Corporate members will be eligible to the following facilities:-

Sponsoring of two delegates to attend the Annual Conference every year (i.e without Delegate fees).

Opportunity to present papers at the Annual Conference.

Display or demonstration of equipment of interest to Aeromedical Community at the Conference Venue, with 50% of the normal charges for participation.

Two copies of the Society Journal will be issued free in a year.

A 20% concession on rates for advertisement in the Society Journal.

Institution of Awards/ Medals in the name of their Organisations which will be fully sponsored by the Corporate house.

The society will provide consultancy services with prior sanction from President of the Society on payment of appropriate fees.

Method of Application for Associate Fellowship and Life Membership and Corporate Membership.

(a) The desirous candidates fulfilling the QRs as enumerated above, will be required to submit the duly filled application forms in the correct format to the Secretary ISAM along with the prescribed fee.

(b) The last date for receipt of applications for the membership / fellowship by the Secretary ISAM will be 31 July of each year.

(c) The documents required to be submitted while applying are as following:-

For Associate Fellowship

(a) Application form duly recommended by two Associate Fellows/ Fellows of the Society

(b) Complete Biodata

(c) Copies of the papers published/ presented

(d) Copies of the ISAM certificates attended earlier

(e) Specific contributions made by him/ her to the Society / Speciality

Bank draft/ Cheque in favour of Society, of the requisite amount (Rs 5000/-)

For Corporate Membership

(a) Application form duly filled

(b) Bank draft/ Cheque in favour of Society, of the requisite amount (Rs 10,00,000/- or 5,00,000/- as per the case)