Membership

Join the Society of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

ASPMS membership connects you with Australia's leading podiatric specialists, advances your practice through CPD and education, and gives you a voice in shaping the specialty.

Membership Categories

Find the Right Membership for You

ASPMS offers two membership categories to reflect the diversity of practitioners and professionals engaged with podiatric medicine and surgery. All members are bound by the ASPMS Constitution and Code of Conduct and Professional Standards.

Full Member

Voting

For podiatric practitioners holding current Australian specialist registration in podiatric surgery, general registration as a podiatrist, podiatric surgical trainees, podiatrists with scheduled medicines endorsement and others who are undertaking further education or professional development.

✓Full voting rights at general meetings
✓Eligible to nominate and vote in Board elections
✓Eligible to stand for election as a Director
✓Eligible to serve on Society committees
✓Access to all member benefits, events and resources
✓Participate in educational and professional activities
✓Access to CPD resources, publications and events
✓Peer networking with the ASPMS community
✓Non-voting participation at general meetings (where applicable)

Affiliate Member

Non-voting

For healthcare practitioners in fields other than podiatric medicine and surgery. This includes researchers or other practitioners with a professional or scientific interest relevant to the Society.

✓Access to Society publications and educational resources
✓Invitation to relevant Society events and conferences
✓Engagement with the broader podiatric medicine and surgery community
✓Non-voting participation at general meetings

Honorary Membership is conferred by the Board in recognition of exceptional service or contribution to the specialty. It is not applied for using the standard application form.

Member Benefits

What Your Membership Includes

Annual National Conference

Priority access and member pricing for the ASPMS Annual National Conference — the premier gathering of Australia's podiatric medicine and surgery community.

CPD Programs and Workshops

Access to accredited CPD activities, hands-on workshops, webinar series and clinical education programs designed to advance your practice.

Clinical Guidelines and Publications

Access to ASPMS clinical guidelines, position statements, journal articles and evidence-based resources to support best-practice care.

Peer Networking

Connect with Australia's leading podiatric specialists and collegues through Society events, committees, mentorship programs and the member directory.

Research and Scholarship Support

Opportunities to contribute to and benefit from ASPMS-supported research, grants, prizes and scientific presentations.

How to Apply

Application Process

Membership applications are assessed by the ASPMS Board. All applicants must support the Objects of the Society and agree to comply with the ASPMS Constitution and Code of Conduct and Professional Standards.

Download the Application Form

Download the official ASPMS Membership Application Form and complete all sections relevant to your membership category.

Prepare Supporting Documents

Full Membership applicants must provide evidence of current specialist registration in podiatric surgery. Other applicants should include evidence of eligibility as requested.

Submit Your Application

Return your completed application form and supporting documents to the Society by email. The Board will assess your application and notify you of the outcome.

Declaration and Confirmation

Upon approval, you will be asked to confirm your agreement to the ASPMS Constitution and Code of Conduct and Professional Standards, and to pay the applicable membership subscription.

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Membership Application Form

Download the official ASPMS Membership Application Form. Complete all sections relevant to your membership category and submit to [email protected]

Download Membership Application Form

Membership Enquiries

Questions about membership? Contact the Society at

[email protected]

Important: Society membership does not confer statutory specialist registration, endorsement or authority to practise. Members must accurately represent their registration, qualifications and specialist status in accordance with the National Law and Podiatry Board of Australia requirements.

Professional Standards

Code of Conduct and Professional Standards

All ASPMS members are bound by the ASPMS Code of Conduct and Professional Standards. The Code establishes the ethical, professional, clinical and behavioural standards expected of all members — complementing, but not replacing, obligations imposed by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, the Podiatry Board of Australia, Ahpra, and other applicable regulators.

Download Code of Conduct and Professional Standards

Membership signifies a commitment to:

✓Patient safety and high-quality healthcare
✓Ethical and evidence-informed clinical practice
✓Professional integrity and honesty
✓Respect for patients, colleagues and the community
✓Maintenance of professional competence
✓Culturally safe and inclusive practice
✓Transparency, accountability and continuous improvement