Membership. Editors and previous editors of peer reviewed medical journals in the Region are eligible for membership. Editor is defined as: Editor-In-Chief, Deputy, Associate, Assistant, Supplement and Managing Editors. Members may vote, hold office, and serve on committees. The leadership of the Association shall preferably be selected from Editors or previous Editors only.

Associate membership.  Others with responsibility for editing (e.g. technical or copy editors) or working on a peer-reviewed medical journal, or working in any branch of scientific communication in the Region, individuals representing scientific publications or publishing bodies in the Region, and scientists, researchers, academics and faculty members in the Region are eligible for associate membership. Editorial board members will normally be eligible for associate membership unless they can show that they have full editorial duties. Associate members shall have all rights and privileges of other members except that they may not vote or hold office.

Honorary membership. Editors from outside the Region may be honorary members. Honorary membership may also be offered to internationally distinguished leaders in the field of scientific publication, and those who have made a major contribution to the Region. Honorary members should be nominated by 2 members with justification and approved by the Executive Council. Duration may range from 2 years to Emeritus and shall be clearly specified.

Admission to membership. Membership or Associate membership requires 1) completion of legible application form and 2) short CV. All applications shall be approved by the Executive Council. Appeals against negative decisions may be made to the Executive Council where two-thirds majority of the Council’s membership is required to overrule the decision.

Renewal of membership. Membership shall be for an open period. All members should ensure their membership details are kept up to date. Only members shall be eligible to vote, hold office and serve on committees.

Termination of membership. Members wishing to resign from any category of membership should do so in writing to the Secretary General. Termination of membership for cause requires two-thirds vote of the Executive Council.