MED-NET Constitution

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Full Membership

The full membership in MED-NET may be granted to institutions for higher medical education (e.g. medical faculties, medical schools, medical universities) within Europe, and to associations and organisations active in medical education in Europe.

Section 2. Associate membership

The Associated Membership in MED-NET may be granted to institutions for higher medical education, and to associations and organisations concerned with Medical Education outside Europe.

Section 3. Honorary membership

Individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the network can be granted a honorary membership.

Section 4. Application

Applications for either full or associated membership in MED-NET shall be made by the responsible officer of the entity concerned and shall be addressed to the chairperson / president of MED-NET, who shall refer such applications to the MED-NET Task Force.

Section 5. Membership Representative

The Central MED-NET Board shall confirm the membership in MED-NET as well as the designation of a MED-NET contact person as the Institutional Representative. It is recommended that this Institutional Representative be the Assistant/Associate Dean of Medical Education or of International Exchange/Affairs.

Section 6. Voting Rights

Each member in MED-NET shall be entitled to one vote. The vote of each member shall be cast by the person, or designee, authorised by the member institution as its Institutional Representative to MED-NET.

Section 7. Membership Fee

Each member institution of MED-NET shall pay annual dues for participation in MED-NET

Section 8. Loss of Membership

The membership in MED-NET may be withdrawn or denied by the MED-NET Central Management Board.