MEMBER BENEFITS

Associate membership of the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA), involves the following benefits:

• Dermatological Surgery Journal  Subscription
• Cosmetic Surgery Magazine
• Regular CME meetings in each state
• Annual conference invitation
• And an opportunity for mentoring and advice when needed

Full membership of the CPSA includes all the above benefits as well as the following:

• Listing on the CPSA website
• Voting rights
• Use of the Society name and logo

We aim to provide the public with up-to-date information about Cosmetic Medicine and help them locate qualified doctors who focus on cosmetic procedures.

Full financial members are encouraged to use the CPSA logo, as part of our PR campaign is to inform members of the public to seek CPSA doctors.  Help promote the Society that promotes you.

Click here to download the member benefit in PDF format. 

BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE CPSA

Applying for membership of the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA) requires a completed application form:

• All three pages of the application form must be completed and accompanied by:
• A copy of your current medical registration/annual practising certificate for all states/countries that you practise in;
• A copy of your medical indemnity policy and fund membership showing a current policy;
• A copy of your curriculum vitae;
• Your application must be signed by two current Full members of good standing (a nominator and seconder).  If signatures by nominator and seconder are not included, yet names are quoted, then those who are quoted must be aware of this, as it will be checked.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Payment must accompany your application form: 

• We accept direct debit (electronic funds transfer[EFT]), Visa, Mastercard (not Amex or Diners) and personal cheque or bank draft (in Australian Dollars). 
• All payment details must be entered  on the application form (this is especially important for EFT payments).
• Fees are as follows (GST included):
  
   $375 Overseas members ($200 if no journals can be sent to overseas members address)
   $550 Associate member

Click here to download the 'Applying for Membership' pdf file.

UPGRADING TO A FULL MEMBER

Associate members of at least one year’s standing may apply for upgrade to Full membership. To become a Full member of the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA), an Associate member must resubmit an application form with nominator and seconder.   This form must be submitted along with a copy of current registration/annual practising certificate, a copy of medical indemnity fund membership (showing level of cover) and permission to check insurance details.  Insurance level must be appropriate to area of practice.

A nominator and seconder, who are Full members of good standing, are required to sign your application.  These Full members must be able to vouch for the Associate to say that they are currently competent in at least one area of cosmetic medicine.

Payment must accompany your application form:  We accept direct debit (electronic funds transfer[EFT]), Visa, Mastercard (not Amex or Diners) and personal cheque or bank draft (in Australian Dollars).  All payment details must be entered  on the application form.  Fees are as follows (GST included):

  $750 Full Member

Click here to download 'upgrading to full membership' pdf file.