The procedure for attaining membership is as follows:
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- Complete written application, including curriculum vitae, with all years, from college to present, and the signatures of three New Hanover-Pender County Medical Society member physicians. Practicing physicians without local hospital admitting privileges may be asked to provide additional credentials.
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- The applicant is nominated, through his/her endorser’s signatures, at a General Meeting. Attendance at this meeting is requested for purposes of introduction.
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- The application is reviewed by members of the Board of Censors who consider the prospect’s qualifications and make a recommendation concerning membership to the Society.
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- The nominee’s application is voted upon by the Medical Society membership at the next meeting following the one during which the nomination was made, if possible.