International

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International Member

• Be a citizen or resident alien and practice in the country of residence
• Be certified by the appropriate licensing body and specialty review board of the country of the applicant's practice and hold a current certificate of qualification
• Be a member, if available, of the country’s trauma organization including orthopaedic trauma organization
• Maintain a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine and surgery in his/her country of residence or practice

International Resident

• Participate in residency/fellowship training in trauma in country other than USA or Canada
• Medical School Diploma (translated to English)
• Evidence of medical residency in your country such as a signed letter on institution letterhead (must be translated to English) Note: Requires transition to International Member category within 5 years of residency training completion

LMIC and LIC Countries 

The OTA no longer requires those from LMIC and LIC countries to pay dues. Members from those countries do need to fill out a yearly Membership Confirmation Form. This form needs to be filled out within the first 6 months of the year, otherwise the International membership will be cancelled, and the individual will have to re-apply. Please note, this only applies to members practicing in Low Middle & Low Income countries. 

For those becoming members, your membership application will serve as the Membership Confirmation Form for your first year.