How to Join (overview of each status) | The International Academy of Cytology

The IAC Board of Directors have voted to remove the membership application fee. New applicants now only have to pay the annual membership fee. See below for the membership fees

Four Reasons to Join the IAC

Be a member of the largest global professional organisation of cytopathologists, cytotechnologists and scientists in allied fields. Cross geographic borders and meet new friends and colleagues across the globe. Connect, socialise and network with the IAC on several social media platforms: WhatsApp, X, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
Proudly show your expertise in the field of cytology by adding the initials of your membership category to your name (i.e., MIAC/FIAC for medical members or CMIAC/CFIAC for cytotechnologists).
Have access to one of the leading journals of cytopathology, “Acta Cytologica” (members receive online access as well as the print copies of the journal 6 times a year at no extra cost).
Participate in IAC-organised international congresses, courses and tutorials at reduced registration rates. Keep yourself updated on cutting-edge developments in cytology via monthly webinars (free for members only).

Medical Membership

Medical Membership Categories

Cytotechnologists

Registry for Cytotechnologists

Medical and Professional Membership Fees

Categories	Exam fee	Annual Dues	Further information
Medical Membership (MIAC)	–	190,00 EUR	Futher information
Fellowship Elevation (FIAC)	450,00 EUR	190,00 EUR	Further Information
Jr. Medical Membership (Residents)	–	25,00 EUR	Further information
Supported Medical Membership	–	–	Further Information
Professional Non-Medical Membership (PMIAC)	–	190,00 EUR	Further information

Cytologist Membership Fees

Categories	Admission Fee	Annual Dues	Join
Cytotechnologist Membership (CMIAC)	–	80,00 EUR	Further Information
Cytotechnologist Fellowship Elevation (CFIAC)	–	140,00 EUR	Further Information

How we process your application

All applications are presented to the members of the Membership Committee
The applications are reviewed for approval. This can take several weeks. After approval, the applications are then presented to the Executive Council for final approval
Once approval has been given, each member is contacted by e-mail and by post. The membership diplomas are also sent by post a little while after the approval
Please note that applications received in November or December will be held for new membership beginning January of the coming year
Any member may request a reduction of the annual membership dues if political or financial circumstances in their resident country indicate grave payment difficulties

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Honorary and Emeritus

Please contact the Central Office for Resignations

E-Mail: centraloffice@cytology-iac.org

Fax: +49-176-292-3802

IMPORTANT: If you choose to resign your membership you may no longer use your IAC membership status after your name (MIAC, FIAC, CFIAC, CMIAC, PMIAC).