Who is edible to apply

1. Full members
2. Associate members
3. Honorary members

1.1.    Eligibility Criteria

1.1.1. Full Member

Any person who fulfils one of the following criteria will be eligible to apply for full membership of the Association.

1. A graduate of the University or has obtained a postgraduate qualification of the University.
2. A person who was a student of the Ceylon Medical College and has obtained the licentiate in Medicine & Surgery and / or licentiate in Dental surgery.
3. An Associate member who has been a member for continuous period of three years on completion of such period.

1.1.2. Associate Member

Any person who fulfils one of the following criteria will be eligible to apply for associate membership of the Association.

1. A past student of the University who is not a graduate of the University.
2. A graduate of a recognized University who is or has been a member of the academic or administrative or non academic staff of the University.
3. Any person who is or has been a Chancellor of the University.
4. Any person who is or has been a member of the University court or the University council.

1.1.3. Honorary Member

Any person who fulfils one of the following criteria will be eligible to apply for honorary membership of the Association.

1. A person who is not eligible for full or associate membership but has rendered distinguished service to the University and/or to the Association.
2. A person who has been conferred a degree Honoris Causa by the University.

1.2.    Application for Full and Associate Membership

1.2.1. An application of a person for membership of the Association must-

1. be made in writing in the form set out in Appendix 1; and
2. be lodged with the Secretary of the Association.

1.2.2.As soon as practicable after the receipt of an application, the Secretary must refer the application to the committee.

1.2.3. The committee must determine whether to approve or reject the application.

1.2.4.If the committee approves the application, the Secretary must, as soon as practicable-

1. notify the applicant in writing of the approval for membership; and
2. request payment within 28 days after receipt of the notification, the sum payable under these Rules as life membership or annual membership.

1.3.    Admission of Members

1.3.1. Admission of a person to full or associate membership of the Association will be on acceptance of the application by the committee of management and on payment of prescribed fees.

1.3.2. Admission to honorary membership would be by nomination by a full member and upon approval by the committee of management.