Instructions for filling the form
   
1. There are two categories of membership: Member and Associate Member:.
2. The applicant is requested to read the qualifications/ eligibility criteria for each category given hereunder before applying for the appropriate membership category.
3. Eligibility criteria for each type of membership:
    Member:  
    a. The applicant must be a qualified clinical geneticist working in the field of medical genetics
    b. He/ she must have all of the following as minimum qualifications:
      i. Basic medical qualification in modern medicine recognized by the Medical Council of India: MBBS or an equivalent degree  
      ii. A postgraduate medical degree recognized by the Medical Council of India: MD/MS/DNB or an equivalent degree  
      iii. DM in Medical Genetics from a Medical Council of India recognized medical college or university or an equivalent degree from outside India which should be of at least two years duration. Those without a DM/ equivalent degree, but with a regular training of at least one year in medical genetics must have at least 2 years of experience in the area of medical genetics after obtaining the qualification  
         
    Associate Member:  
    a. The applicant can be a non-physician with a PhD in genetics.
    b. Clinicians with MBBS degree/ MD/MS degree and a special interest in Medical Genetics but without the minimum necessary training in Medical Genetics mentioned above can also apply for associate membership.
         
4. A self-attested photocopy of each degree/ fellowship/ training program mentioned in the form (graduation, postgraduation, DM, PhD etc.) and of the medical registration certificate (for physician applicants) should be sent along with the application form.  
5. The decision as to whether an applicant qualifies as a member/ associate member of the IAMG rests solely and exclusively with the IAMG and the decision of the IAMG is final.  
6. The membership fee is to be submitted only after the IAMG approves the membership of the applicant and the category of membership is established.  
7. The application form may be sent by ordinary/ registered post or courier to the address mentioned below or it may be sent as an attachment to the email id indicated below. In case the application is sent through email, scanned copies of all the necessary documents (pertaining to qualifications) and a scanned copy of the undertaking form signed by the applicant have to be sent as additional attachments.  
   
Payment Options:  
   
Bank transfer  
   Account Name SOCIETY FOR INDIAN ACADEMY OF MEDICAL GENETICS
   Account Number 19971450000030
   Account Type Saving
   Bank Name HDFC Bank
   Branch Koti (Branch code: 1997), Hyderabad, India
   IFSC Code HDFC0001997
 
Demand Draft/ Cheque should be drawn in favour of
SOCIETY FOR INDIAN ACADEMY OF MEDICAL GENETICS, payable at Hyderabad, India
 
Membership fees:
Life membership fees: Rs. 5000/-
Annual membership fees: Rs. 1000/-
 
Mailing details:
Duly filled application forms to be sent by ordinary or registered post/ courier to:
Dr Ashwin Dalal
Secretary, SIAMG
Head, Diagnostics Division
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
4-1-714, Tuljaguda Complex Mozamzahi Road,
Nampally Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 500001 INDIA
 
The application form can also be sent by email, with scanned copies of the necessary documents to: membership@iamg.in
 
For more details refer to the website: www.iamg.in or write to info@iamg.in