Such membership may be granted to practioners who are not Medical Specialists, provided the nature of the practices demonstrate continuing interest in the problems of the spine and affairs of the SASS.

Associated Members are expected to devote at least 30% of their professional activities to spinal problems. Associated Membership may be granted to Medical Specialists in training, Medical Practioners, Allied Health Professionals including Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Nurse Practioners and Technical Professionals such as Orthotists.

An Associate Member shall pay annual dues as established at the AGM, may attend annual meetings but will not have voting rights and may not hold office.

In selected cases, Associate Members may be assigned a consultive role to the EXCO, a council or committee, and/or be elected to offices and vote on matters related to the functions of the Associate Membership.

Candidates for Associate Membership must be proposed and seconded by two Full Members, with Membership approved by the Exco, and ratified at the AGM.