HEADACHE SOCIETY OF INDIA (HSI)

Membership Eligibility Criteria

As per the Rules and Regulations of HSI (Clause IV)

Clause IV-C

1. Life Members

Educational Qualification

The applicant must have successfully completed one of the following postgraduate qualifications in Neurology:

  • DM (Neurology): Doctorate of Medicine in Neurology — a 3-year super-specialty programme after MD/DNB in General Medicine. Recognized by NMC.
  • DNB (Neurology): Diplomate of National Board in Neurology — awarded by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), India, after super-specialty training in Neurology. Recognized by NMC.

Recommendation

The application must be recommended by two existing Life Members of the society.

Fee & Privileges

Fee ₹10,000 (one-time); reviewable by the Board.
Voting Rights Yes — after 1 year of joining the society.
Privileges All privileges under the Rules and Regulations.
Clause IV-E

2. Associate Members

Educational Qualification

This category is exclusively for trainee Neurologists — i.e., candidates currently pursuing DM (Neurology) or DNB (Neurology) training at an NMC-recognized institution.

Proof of Residency

A certificate / letter from the Head of Department (HOD) confirming that the applicant is currently enrolled as a DM/DNB Neurology resident at the institution will be required at the time of application.

Duration

Associate membership is valid for 3 years only. After successfully completing DM/DNB in Neurology, the member may apply for Life Membership.

Recommendation

The application must be recommended by two existing Life Members of the society.

Fee & Privileges

Fee ₹3,000 per year for 3 years (annual dues); reviewable by the Executive Committee.
Voting Rights No — cannot vote at General Body Meetings.
Privileges All other privileges under the Rules and Regulations apply.
Pathway After completing DM/DNB Neurology, eligible to apply for Life Membership.
Clause IV-F

3. Associate Life Members

Educational Qualification

This category is open to the following medical professionals (non-Neurologists) holding postgraduate qualifications recognized by NMC:

  • Physicians:
    • MD (Medicine) — recognized by NMC
    • MD (Pediatrics) — recognized by NMC
    • DNB (Medicine) — recognized by NMC
    • DNB (Pediatrics) — recognized by NMC
  • Ophthalmologists:
    • MS (Ophthalmology) — recognized by NMC
    • DNB (Ophthalmology) — recognized by NMC
  • ENT Specialists:
    • MS (ENT) — recognized by NMC
    • DNB (ENT) — recognized by NMC

Recommendation

The application must be recommended by two existing Life Members of the society.

Fee & Privileges

Fee ₹5,000 (one-time); reviewable by the Board.
Duration Lifetime membership upon payment.
Voting Rights No — cannot vote at General Body Meetings.
Privileges All other privileges under the Rules and Regulations apply.

Note

All memberships across categories are subject to the approval of the Governing Body of the society. If membership is not approved, the reason of refusal shall be communicated to the applicant.