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Membership

Become a Member

Join Botswana's community of surgeons. Advance your practice, connect with peers, and help shape the future of surgical care in Botswana.

Why join

Membership Overview

Membership of the Botswana Surgical Society is open to qualified surgeons, with surgeons in training welcome to join as Affiliate members.

As a member you join a national network of practitioners, gain access to continuing education, research and congress opportunities, and add your voice to the Society's advocacy for stronger surgical services across Botswana.

Membership is currently open to surgeons registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC) and practising or training in Botswana.

Membership is an annual subscription of P1,000, payable at the beginning of the year. Your membership is renewed for the year once your subscription is paid.

Our objectives
  • Promote excellence and the highest standards in surgical practice
  • Support the education and professional development of the surgical workforce
  • Advocate for equitable access to safe, timely surgery for all people in Botswana
  • Foster research, audit and quality improvement in surgery
  • Build partnerships that strengthen surgical services nationwide
Member Benefits

What You Get As A Member

Membership is designed to support your practice, your development and the profession.

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Voting Rights

Vote on Society matters at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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Professional Networking

Connect with surgeons and the wider surgical team across Botswana and the region.

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Educational Resources

Access CME materials, clinical guidelines and member-only downloads.

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Conferences & Congress

Discounted registration for the Annual Surgical Congress and CME events.

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Research Opportunities

Collaborate on audits, studies and quality-improvement projects.

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Clinical Updates

Stay current with practice updates, protocols and Society communications.

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Certification

Recognition of membership and participation for your professional portfolio.

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Exclusive Downloads

Member-only forms, booklets, reports and educational resources.

Membership Categories

Find Your Category

Membership is open across the surgical team. Choose the category that fits your role.

P 1,000/ year

Surgeons

Qualified surgeons registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council and practising in Botswana.

P 1,000/ year

Surgeons in Training (Affiliate)

Surgeons in training are welcome to join as Affiliate members.

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a qualified surgeon, or a surgeon in training joining as an Affiliate member
  • Be registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC) — membership is currently open to those practising or training in Botswana
  • Provide proof of qualification and professional registration
  • Provide a current CV
  • Agree to abide by the Society's constitution and code of conduct
  • Pay the annual subscription fee of P1,000
Annual Fees

Membership Fees

P 1,000 per year

One flat annual subscription — the same for every membership category.

  • Surgeons
  • Surgeons in Training (Affiliate)

Fees are reviewed annually. Payment instructions are provided once your application is approved.

Apply

Membership Application

Complete the form below. Fields marked * are required. Our membership committee will review your application and contact you.

Membership is a paid annual subscription. Submitting this form does not require payment now — once your application is approved, you'll receive payment instructions for the fee shown for your category.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Membership is open to qualified surgeons. Surgeons in training are welcome to join as Affiliate members. Applicants must be registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC) and practising or training in Botswana.

Membership enquiries

Talk To The Membership Team

info@botswanasurgicalsociety.co.bw 📍 Gaborone, Botswana

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