DFSG Membership and Rules

Diabetologists, orthopaedic and vascular surgeons, podiatrists, specialist nurses and other medical specialists with an interest in caring for diabetic patients with foot problems form the main body of Members of the Diabetic Foot Study Group.

How does one become a member?

One must successfully submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation at a yearly Scientific Meeting. One must present this abstract in person, either as first author, or co-author at the same meeting.

Only after successful presentation can one apply in person to the DFSG secretary, Eve Stamm, at the scientific meeting to become a member of the DFSG.
Once the Scientific Meeting is over there is no possibility to apply to become a member.

• DFSG Members do not pay a yearly membership fee. They can register for DFSG Scientific Meetings at a reduced rate.
• DFSG Members are entitled to participate in the Scientific and Business Meetings of the Group, to vote and to elect the Executive Committee.
• DFSG Members have to attend at least one out of every three Scientific Meetings or else they forfeit their membership.

Note: Membership of EASD does not mean automatic membership of DFSG.