Membership



Categories of Membership

1.    FELLOW OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS (FCLS)
       A) BY EXAMINATION (FCLS 6Years)
       B) BY EXAMINATION (FCLS 10Years)
       C) HONORARY (By Invitation)

2. MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS (MCLS)

Click here to download application form

2. MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS (MCLS)

Criteria for Fellow of the International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons by Examination (FCLS 6Y)

Essential requirements:
1.    Post MS/DNB candidates – 6 Years of laparoscopic experience post MS/DNB.
2.    Post MS/DNB with MCLS degree – 4 years of laparoscopic experience.
3.    Two research publications and/or at least four presentations in National/International conferences.
4.    Dry Laboratory training with certificate from ICLS/SELSI recognized Dry Skills Laboratory – 30 Hours.
5.    Proctorship at ICLS/SELSI recognized National Centre (8 weeks) with Proctor certification.
All the candidates found eligible for award of Fellowship (FCLS 6Years) will be invited to appear in the Fellowship Examination. The candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria:

A. MCQ based evaluation of Knowledge and aptitude – 100 marks.
B. Dry Laboratory skills – 100 marks
C. Wet Laboratory skills – 100 marks
D. Proctor Certification – 50 marks.
E. Log Book evaluation (Log Book+ Research publications+ Presentations) – 50 marks.
F. Interview by Panel of FCLS faculty covering skills, knowledge and Aptitude – 100 marks.

Criteria for Fellow of the International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons by Examination (FCLS 10 Years)

Essential requirements:
1.    Post MS/DNB Experience – 10 Years with evidence of active surgical practice as a Laparoscopic/endoscopic surgeon.
2.    Four research publications and/or minimum 6 presentations in National/international conferences
All the candidates found eligible for award of Fellowship (FCLS 10 Years) will be invited to appear in the Fellowship Examination. The candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria:

A. MCQ based evaluation of Knowledge and aptitude test – 100 marks.
B. Log Book evaluation (Log Book+ Research publications+ Presentations)– 100 marks
C. Interview by Panel of FCLS faculty covering Skills, knowledge and Aptitude – 200 marks.

Criteria for Member of the International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons by Examination (MCLS)

Essential requirements:
1.    After 2 years of MS/DNB training and has one year or more of laparoscopic exposure.
2.    One research publication or 2 presentations in National/ international conferences.
3.    Dry Laboratory training with certificate from ICLS/SELSI recognized Dry Skills Laboratory – 30 Hours.
4.    Certificate of laparoscopic exposure from HOD where candidate is pursuing his training.
All the candidates found eligible for award of Membership (MCLS) will be invited to appear in the
Membership Examination. The candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria:

A. MCQ based evaluation of Knowledge and aptitude – 100 marks.
B. Dry Laboratory skills – 100 marks
C. Log Book evaluation (Log Book+ Research publications+ Presentations)– 50 marks.
D. Interview by Panel of FCLS faculty covering Skills, knowledge and Aptitude – 50 marks.

Criteria for Fellow of the International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (Honorary/By Invitation) (FCLS H)

1 Conferred on distinguished senior laparoscopic surgeons of eminence from India and abroad, who are devoted to the development of the specialty of laparoscopy and minimal access surgery and are leaders in innovations in MAS.
2 Detailed Curriculum Vitae would be invited or submitted/ forwarded to ICLS by two fellows of ICLS.
3 Candidate's eligibility and suitability towards the award of the Fellowship will be decided by the Executive committee of ICLS and ratified by the Board of Governors.
4 Award of FCLS will be during Convocation of ICLS.

Three chances to unsuccessful candidates with a reduced examination fee depending on the sections he has to appear.
Final interview by board only if he has cleared all the segments successfully with minimum pass percentage of 50%

Life Membership fees

  1. There will be an annual subscription to renew the membership for those who do not wish to become life members of the College.
  2. Life membership fee for MCLS shall be Rs 8000/- and for FCLS will be Rs 10,000/-.
  3. The life membership is for 10 years and fellows and members need to renew membership and fellowship after 10 years with renewal fee of Rs 5000/- only which will be done after an interview, review of log book and certification of good clinical practice by atleast two active fellows of the college and subject to final ratification by the Executive Committee of ICLS and Board of Governors.
  4. Members of Indian Hernia Society and SELSI will have a reduced registration fee of Rs. 7000/- for MCLS and Rs. 9000/- for FCLS.

Click here to download application form