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

Reasons to join the IAC

Be a part of a huge international network of cytopathologists/cytotechnicians contributing to establishing an international nomenclature of tumours together with the WHO.
Have access to one of the leading journals of cytopathology: Members receive online access and additional print copies of Acta Cytologica 6 times a year at no extra cost.
Participation in IAC organised international congresses and tutorials at reduced rates. Constant training on the latest developments in cytology via exams and webinars.
Show your expertise in the field of cytology by using the initials of your membership category, e.g. MIAC/FIAC for medical members or CMIAC/CFIAC for cytotechnologists.

Medical Membership

Cytotechnologists

Registry for Cytotechnologists

Medical and Professional Membership Fees

Categories	Admission Fee	Annual Dues	Further information
Medical Membership (MIAC)	140,00 EUR	190,00 EUR	Futher information
Fellowship Elevation (FIAC)	450,00 EUR	190,00 EUR	Further Information
Jr. Medical Membership (Residents)	–	90,00 EUR	Further information
Supported Medical Membership	–	–	Further Information
Professional Non-Medical Membership (PMIAC)	140,00 EUR	180,00 EUR	Further information

Cytologist Membership Fees

Categories	Admission Fee	Annual Dues	Join
Cytotechnologist Membership (CMIAC)	25,00 EUR	80,00 EUR	Further Information
Cytotechnologist Fellowship Elevation (CFIAC)	50,00 EUR	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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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).