IJST Membership Program
Elevate your surgical research with exclusive publishing benefits designed for surgeons, surgical residents, and healthcare professionals advancing operative excellence worldwide.
Surgical Excellence Starts Here
The International Journal of Surgical Techniques provides a premier platform for disseminating innovative surgical methodologies, from minimally invasive procedures to robotic-assisted operations. Our membership program supports surgeons at every career stage in sharing their operative innovations with the global surgical community.
Whether you are pioneering laparoscopic techniques, advancing endoscopic surgery, developing novel approaches to complex reconstructive procedures, or integrating artificial intelligence into surgical planning, IJST membership empowers your research dissemination with significant cost advantages and accelerated peer review by expert surgical reviewers.
Join a community of surgical innovators committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and technical advancement across all surgical specialties.
Membership Benefits
Unlimited Manuscript Submissions
Submit unlimited original research, case reports, surgical technique descriptions, and clinical studies throughout your membership period with full APC coverage for regular issues.
Expert Surgical Peer Review
Your manuscripts are evaluated by practicing surgeons and surgical specialists who understand operative challenges, technical nuances, and clinical relevance of your research.
Global Surgical Community Access
Your published work reaches surgeons, surgical residents, operating room teams, and medical device innovators worldwide through our open-access model without subscription barriers.
Membership Recognition
Receive an official IJST membership certificate acknowledging your commitment to advancing surgical science and contributing to operative excellence in healthcare.
Individual Surgeon
For practicing surgeons and researchersIdeal for attending surgeons, surgical faculty, and independent practitioners publishing operative techniques, clinical outcomes, and procedural innovations. Includes unlimited submissions with APC waivers for regular issues and 30% discount on special surgical issue contributions.
| Duration | Standard | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $2,970 | |
| 2 Years | $3,465 |
Surgical Resident
For trainees and fellowsSupporting surgical residents and fellows developing their research portfolios during training. Requires program director recommendation confirming active enrollment in an accredited surgical residency or fellowship program. Build your publication record early in your surgical career.
| Duration | Standard | Resident |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $2,080 | |
| 2 Years | $2,405 |
Institutional Membership
Teaching hospitals, academic medical centers, and surgical departments benefit from comprehensive agreements covering all affiliated surgeons, residents, and surgical researchers. Institutional partners receive platform recognition and priority consideration for surgical specialty themed issues.
| Duration | Investment | Manuscripts | Per Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $9,500 | 20 | $475 |
| 2 Years | $11,500 | 30 | $383 |
Corporate Partnership
Medical device manufacturers, surgical instrument companies, and healthcare technology firms gain credibility through peer-reviewed publication of clinical data and surgical outcomes. Corporate partners may sponsor surgical specialty issues and receive priority for invited technology reviews.
| Tier | Articles | Standard | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 10/year | $3,640 | |
| Gold | 15/year | $4,225 |
Surgical Specialties We Cover
Frequently Asked Questions
Membership Terms & Policies
Eligibility: To qualify for membership benefits including APC waivers, the member must be listed as an author or corresponding author on submitted manuscripts. Trainee memberships require recommendation from program leadership confirming active enrollment in an accredited surgical residency or fellowship program.
Certificate of Membership: All registered members receive an official IJST Membership Certificate recognizing their contribution to the surgical scholarly community and their commitment to advancing operative science through evidence-based research publication and clinical innovation.
Submission Coverage: Unlimited manuscript submissions are covered for regular journal issues including original research articles, case reports, systematic reviews, and technique descriptions. Members receive a 30% discount on Article Processing Charges for special issues focusing on specific surgical specialties, emerging technologies, or thematic surgical topics curated by guest editors.
Renewal Incentives: Early renewal before expiration qualifies for a 10% discount and enables transfer of any unused publication benefits to the new membership term. Late renewals are processed at standard rates without continuation of unused publication allowances. We recommend planning your renewal in advance to maintain uninterrupted membership benefits throughout your research publication cycle.
Important Notice: Benefits must be utilized within the designated membership validity period. Unused entitlements expire at the end of the membership term unless early renewal is completed. Contact our dedicated membership team with any questions regarding benefit utilization, renewal options, or institutional upgrade pathways.
Advance Surgical Science Today
Contact our dedicated membership team to discuss the optimal plan for your surgical research publishing needs. We will assess your publication volume, specialty focus, and institutional requirements to recommend the best membership tier for your surgical program.
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