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The Surgical Infection Society (SIS) is a global organization with representation on four continents and in over 14 countries. Our mission is to educate healthcare providers and the public about infections in surgical patients while promoting cutting-edge research in the understanding, prevention, and management of surgical infections. By joining SIS, you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes.

THE LEADING SOCIETY FOR THE
PREVENTION OF SURGICAL INFECTIONS
With representation on four continents and over 14 countries, the Surgical Infection Society is committed to educate health care providers and the public about infection in surgical patients and promote research in the understanding, prevention and management of surgical infections
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CAREER WITH SIS
SIS membership offers enhanced opportunities to network with colleagues interested in surgical infections.
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SIS members receive a subscription to Surgical Infections, the journal dedicated to surgical infection.
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Why Join SIS?

Active Participation and Voting Privileges
As a member, you have the opportunity to actively engage in the premier society focused on surgical infections. Your voice matters, and your participation helps shape the future of the field.

Formal Recognition
Election to membership is more than just joining a society; it is a formal acknowledgment of your commitment to SIS’s mission. Your dedication to education and research in surgical infections will be recognized by peers across the globe.

Annual Recognition
New members are formally recognized at the annual business meeting, celebrating your election to the Society.

Membership Certificate
A certificate of membership is provided to all new members, symbolizing your connection to a prestigious community of professionals.

Leadership Opportunities
Get involved by joining SIS committees and even running for elected office within the Society. Your involvement can lead to meaningful contributions and leadership in the field.

Discounted Annual Meeting Registration
Members enjoy reduced registration costs for the SIS Annual Meeting, where the latest research, innovations, and best practices are shared.

Journal Subscription
Receive a subscription to Surgical Infections, the leading journal dedicated to the study and management of surgical infections.

Networking Opportunities
Connect with colleagues and experts who share your interest in surgical infections. SIS membership provides enhanced opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.

Fellowships and Awards
Members are eligible to apply for fellowships and awards offered by the Surgical Infection Society, supporting further research and professional development.

Expanding Our Membership

While SIS has a strong foundation among physicians and pharmacists, we are actively seeking to expand our membership to include all professionals dedicated to infection prevention and control. Whether you’re a surgeon, nurse, researcher, or healthcare provider in any related field, SIS offers a platform for you to contribute to and benefit from the collective knowledge and expertise of our community.

Join SIS today and become part of a global effort to combat surgical infections and improve patient care worldwide.

Simplify Your Life – Consider a Multi-year Renewal!

In order to build a stronger and more predictable foundation for the Surgical Infection Society, we are actively encouraging our members to consider a multi-year renewal. A two- or three-year membership provides critical, long-term support that helps us navigate current funding challenges and invest strategically in our core mission without interruption.

This option also offers a convenient benefit for you, simplifying your renewal process and allowing you to secure your membership for the coming years in a single, streamlined transaction. By choosing a multi-year plan, you are not only ensuring your continued access to our programs and resources, but you are also making a powerful statement of support for the future of our society.

To choose a multi-year renewal, visit our secure membership portal.

Why SIS? Our members say it best.

Dive into their stories and discover the powerful impact of our community. From collaborative breakthroughs to career-defining connections and access to cutting-edge advancements, hear how SIS is shaping the future of surgical infection management and empowering clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care.

“The Surgical Infection Society has provided me with a scientific home from which to grow my academic career. My academic interest of infectious diseases and sepsis immunology fit seamlessly within the focus of the society. SIS offered me opportunities to participate in multicenter clinical trials beginning in my first years of membership. These trials and the relationships that they nurtured will help me continue contributing to the cutting-edge work that remains at the heart of our society. SIS has further provided me with access to mentors who are leaders in our field. The Society values member involvement, making special efforts to involve the maximum number of the membership in the vital committee work of the organization. Finally, Surgical Infection Society meetings are always a highlight of my annual calendar. It is the one meeting I attend that I feel engaged in everything that is presented.”

 “As one of the few pharmacist members of SIS, I would like to highlight the inclusive nature of the organization and the unique opportunities the society has afforded me over my almost decade of membership. I found my way to SIS through a surgeon who mentored me on one of my first surgical infection related research projects and opened opportunities to conduct research with a group of SIS members (STOP-IT team). These collaborations led me to attend the annual meetings on a regular basis. The SIS meetings have provided me with multiple opportunities to learn, present my research, and mentor surgical trainees. I’ll never forget the day I spent an hour with Don Fry when he visited my practice site. Our shared membership in SIS and disdain for prolonged surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis spurred a conversation that helped shape my future research and clinical practice. This all wouldn’t have been possible without me finding my way to SIS. Fast forward to today, and I have moved from an ID pharmacist relatively unaware of the SIS to a fully integrated member. This organization has allowed me to network, seek and give mentorship, participate on committees, author guidelines, and establish long-term collaborations. If you are looking for a small but mighty group to join that has the passion and expertise to change how we prevent and manage surgical infections, look nowhere else.”
 “My journey with the Surgical Infection Society began with Dr. Charles Edmiston reaching out to me and commenting that I should consider becoming a member. He knew of my interest in preventing surgical site infections, and this was a society, primarily surgeons, who shared common interests in the management, treatment, and prevention of SSIs. I checked the SIS website to learn more about the society and told  him I would like to join, and asked would he nominate me? I needed two nominators, however, but someone on the nomination committee, upon reviewing my CV, served as my second nominator. Once I became a new member, things began to get serious regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and I was asked to serve on the COVID Task Force by President Greg Beilman. I really came to appreciate the collegiality and openness to novel ideas among the society’s members, being able to express different opinions while being respectful. I was able to witness firsthand how different backgrounds and perspectives can eventually align around a common goal. This initial journey of volunteerism eventually led me to receive the President’s award for exemplary service to the society in 2021. I have since moved on to other volunteerism opportunities and currently serve on the Membership Committee for a second term. I’ve worked with many surgeons of various specialties over the course of my career as an Infection Preventionist, but there is something very special about this organization and its members that embraces diversity and inclusion, being treated as a colleague, not a subordinate, as a non-surgeon/physician member.”
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