In keeping with the mission of ISSWSH, the board of directors has developed a fellowship program. Designation of ISSWSH Fellow (IF) signifies training in the interdisciplinary, collaborative management of Female Sexual Health within a clinical or research track. ISSWSH Fellowship is based on stringent and objective criteria as outlined below to determine both initial certification, renewal of certification and the grandfathering of fellows.
CRITERIA FOR APPLYING FOR ISSWSH FELLOWSHIP:
CANDIDATES:
Applicants must submit the following documentation in either PDF, Microsoft Word document or rich text format to
Please submit TWO statements/essays: Please do not simply list, copy and paste, your work and education histories, as the Fellowship Committee already requires an applicant's CV. This will delay your application process. These should be two statements/essays, not lists, developed within the parameters provided.
Please also submit:
*In the event that an applicant does not know 2 current ISSWSH Fellows, a request can be made to the ISSWSH Fellowship Committee for a Fellow to contact an applicant via the following link: https://form.jotform.com/210334893863057. The designated Fellow will conduct an interview to better assess the applicant's goals pertaining to ISSWSH, why they ought to receive an IF designation, and their interest in mentorship. The Fellow will then submit this to the ISSWSH Office, which will replace the requirement of 1 letter of recommendation.
IT IS REQUESTED THAT APPLICATIONS BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO FACILITATE COMMITTEE REVIEW OF THE APPLICATION.
Initial Fellowship fee is USD 300.00
The duration of the ISSWSH Fellowship (IF) status is for a 5-year term. After the 5-year period recertification is required. Active ISSWSH membership is required for the ISSWSH Fellowship (IF) certificate if the participant allows his or her ISSWSH membership to lapse, so too would the designation of ISSWSH Fellowship (IF).
USD 155.00
After the initial IF certification period of 5 years, an ISSWSH Fellow (IF) can maintain his/her fellowship by completion of 75 CME/CEs within the previous five-year period and reapplying to ISSWSH.
All documentation as described above should be submitted AS the renewal application (there is no actual renewal form to fill out) along with proof of the required additional CME for a total of 75 hours. Furthermore, a copy of their current license and/ or certification relative to their designation should be submitted as well as a statement re-attesting that the applicant has read, understands and is upholding the current ISSWSH bylaws. All applicants are encouraged to submit their information electronically to facilitate review at
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the ISSWSH Executive Office.
The ISSWSH Membership fees are divided into three categories which are based on the World Bank Country Classification.
Please click here for more information about the World Bank Country Classification.
IMPORTANT: The ISSWSH membership application requires you to create an account with username and password. This will allow you to log-in and out of your application before submitting it. Please note your log-in details for future use.
Required documents needed for upload. Please have all documents readily available in PDF format.
| Categories | Application Fee/Annual Dues | |
| Active Physician Membership Individuals who are practicing physicians. |
USD 275.00 | |
| Active Non-Physician Membership Individuals who are practicing therapists, basic researchers working in sexual health and related fields and other healthcare professionals such as, but not restricted to, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, healthcare professionals in training and other healthcare students. |
USD 150.00 | |
| Affiliated Membership Individuals working in business, industries and other commercial entities affiliated with female sexual medicine and psychology. This membership has limited access to membership data. |
USD 400.00 | |
| Early Career Professional (Physician) Individuals who graduated from undergraduate, graduate, or residency training at a school of medicine within the past 2 years. Application for and annual renewal of Early Career Professional Membership must be accompanied by a copy of the most recent diploma. Please send PDF copy of diploma to |
USD 150.00 | |
| Early Career Professional (non-physician) Individuals who graduated from undergraduate, graduate, or residency training at a school of medicine, psychology, nursing, mental health, social work, sociology, human sexuality, physical therapy, or other field related to the practice and/or research of women’s sexual health within the past 2 years. Application for and annual renewal of Early Career Professional Membership must be accompanied by a copy of the most recent diploma. Please send PDF copy of diploma to |
USD 100.00 | |
| Student / Resident / Training Fellow Individuals who are currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or residency training at a school of medicine, psychology, nursing, mental health, social work, sociology, human sexuality, physical therapy, or other field related to the practice and/or research of women’s sexual health. Application for and annual renewal of student/resident membership must be accompanied by proof of current matriculation, preferrably on the institution's letterhead. Please send this documentation, along with your expected graduation/completion date to |
Fee Waived | |
| Advocate Membership Individuals with a special interest in women's sexual health advocacy, such as patient advocates, support group leaders, and fundraisers whose missions are consistent with that of the ISSWSH. |
USD 150.00 |
ISSWSH membership runs on a calendar year basis and is effective January 1 through December 31. Dues are NOT prorated.
ISSWSH members may opt in for ISSM membership as an affiliate society for an additional $125 (category A country) or $90 (category B country).
If you have questions about the member benefits, member categories, or the application, please contact the ISSWSH office at +1 (952) 683 9025 or email us at
As an ISSWSH member, you will be part of a professional organization whose purpose is to:
Some of our exceptional benefits include:
Our annual meetings offer unrivaled scientific programs with state-of-the-art lectures and faculty specializing in a variety of areas related to women's sexual health.
As a member of the ISSWSH, your meeting registration fees are significantly reduced. And, you will receive meeting information well in advance of the meeting dates.
The ISSWSH Community Forum is a platform that allows members to post a topic and receive feedback from the ISSWSH community. Topics are organized into categories; For Example, Case Consultation, Request Information or Special Interest Groups. An important way to utilize this platform is to consult with colleagues on challenging cases or other concerns or questions you may have related to your practice. With an account in the ISSWSH Community Forum each member's profile and communication preferences are customizable.
Your ISSWSH member ID number gives you access to the ISSWSH online member's only section. This section allows you to access your account, update your profile, search other members, and access resources available to members only. These resources include the ISSWSH Community Forum, Online Learning Modules through ISSM University, Clinical Pearls, Business Meeting information, membership survey data, ISSWSH presentation materials, access to discounted slide deck and other recommended resources.
Your ISSWSH membership includes access to ISSM University, the primary online educational resource in sexual medicine. ISSM University provides you with access to presentations, e-posters, literature reviews, case studies/discussions with experts, meeting webcasts, reports from the International Consultations on Sexual Medicine, and more.
ISSWSH members whose professional activity is (partially) devoted to the practice of women’s sexual health and who see patients may be listed in the provider directory. The directory is available to the public who wish to search for a provider in their area.
Open to mentees of ISSWSH members, the ISSWSH Scholars in Women’s Sexual Health Research Grants Program provides funding for undergraduate, graduate or medical students, residents in graduate medical education training programs, and post-doctoral/post-residency fellows who are mentored by an ISSWSH member.
ISSWSH members who meet the eligibility criteria may apply for the ISSWSH Fellow designation (IF). The IF designation signifies training in the interdisciplinary, collaborative management of female sexual health within a clinical or research track.
Enhance the value of your membership by also including membership to the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) for an additional $125 (category A countries) or $90 (category B countries).
ISSWSH members with joint ISSM membership will now have the following benefits:
ISSWSH members with an interest in a joint ISSM membership can tick the appropriate box on the membership application form or contact
If you have questions about the member benefits, member categories, or the application, please contact the ISSWSH office at +1 (952) 683 9025 or email us at
ISSWSH Executive Office
14305 Southcross Dr
Suite 100
Burnsville, MN 55306
USA
Phone: +1 (952) 683 9025
Fax: +1 (952) 314 8212
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