QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP:

ACTIVE:

• Certification from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Established in the practice of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery for a minimum of two (2) years in the state of Florida.
• Provide names of two Florida licensed thoracic/cardiovascular surgeons outside your own group who will provide references for this application. One of these references must be an active FSTCS member. (Membership list available upon request)  

ASSOCIATE:

• Have completed training in an approved thoracic and cardiovascular residency program
• Are in the process of acquiring certification
• Are licensed to practice in the State of Florida
• Provide names of two Florida licensed thoracic/cardiovascular surgeons outside your own group who will provide references for this application. One of these references must be an active FSTCS member. (Membership list available upon request)

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL:
(Administrators, Billing Managers, PA's, Nurses, Perfusionists etc.)

• Employed in the field of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in the state of Florida
• Nominated by a current FSTCS member
  (Membership list available upon request)

Annual dues (Payable upon acceptance)

• $500 ~ Active Membership
• $450 ~ Associate Membership 
• $100 ~ Allied Health Professional Membership
  
  
  To apply for membership, simply complete and return the following:
  
• Completed application form
• A copy of your CV

• The $50 application fee
  
  By Mail:
  FL Society of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons
  5101 Ortega Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32210
  
  By Fax: (904) 671-6131
  
  By E-mail:  Bridget@fstcs.org
  
  

Applicants for membership are presented to the Council monthly.

If you have any questions regarding the activities of the Society or the membership application procedure, please contact Bridget Ware, Society Administrator at (904)356-9300 or Bridget@fstcs.org.  I believe you would enjoy the professional fellowship of our organization and find your membership worthwhile. 

Sincerely,

Gregory England, MD & Paul DiGiorgi, MD
Membership Committee