Membership Types
AVLS welcomes any healthcare professional serving venous or lymphatic patients for membership. Dedicated to inclusivity, our Society seeks to represent private practioners treating venous and lymphatic disease. Using the information below please self identify your professional interest in our field.
Physician Members
Become a Physician Member$650/Year + $95 One-Time Application Fee
MD’s and DO’s who treat venous and lymphatic disease.
International Physician Members
Become an International Physician Member$350/Year + $95 One-Time Application Fee
MD’s and DO’s who treat venous and lymphatic disease outside of the United States at a primary practice located outside of the United States.
Allied Health Members
Become an Allied Health Member$195/Year + $95 One-Time Application Fee Any licensed healthcare professional who treats venous and lymphatic disease is eligible for membership including:
- Nurses
- Physician’s assistants
- Ultrasonographers
- Lymphedema therapists
- Practice Managers
- and others working in the field!
Organizational Members
Become an Organizational MemberHave your entire practice join the AVLS all managed in one, simple invoice sent directly to one person within your organization responsible for coordinating your group’s involvement. Discounts are available depending on the total memberships involved.
Retired Members
Become a Retired Member$100/Year
Members who have retired from active practice. Please reach out to the Membership Department at [email protected] to have your membership switched.
Physician-in-Training Members
Become a Physician-in-Training MemberMD’s and DO’s currently participating in a full-time training program, such as a fellowship or residency are welcome. Please send a letter from your program director to [email protected] regarding your interests. Accepted PIT members will need to renew annually to maintain member benefits.
AVLS members can distinguish themselves individually through Societal recognition by applying for the following status:
As members grow within the AVLS and within the field of vein care, many of them choose to take on a more active role in the organization. The Society recognizes those members who are making an important impact in our field. The different AVLS member distinctions below are based on a member’s background, work, and level of activity within the AVLS.
Fellow Members
Become a Fellow MemberFellows of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society (FAVLS) are physicians recognized for their substantial commitment and contribution to the specialty of venous and lymphatic medicine.
Senior Members
Become a Senior MemberPhysician or Allied Health Rate
All Physician and Allied Health members in good standing with a minimum membership of five years. Senior membership may be obtained by any member who has the following:
- Credentialing appropriate to their scope of practice; ABVLM diplomate status; RPhS or RVT credentials for Physician Members; RPhS, CLT, or other appropriate credentials for Non-Physician Members.
- Certified attendance at two or more AVLS Annual Congresses within the past five years.
- Active participation in one or more committees of the Society or Foundation.
Senior members participate regularly in the continuing medical education in the field of venous and lymphatic medicine.
Laureate Members
Become a Laureate MemberLaureates of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society (FAVLS) are allied health professionals recognized for their substantial commitment and contribution to the specialty of venous and lymphatic medicine.
