Become a Member of The Operating Room Global
Join a worldwide community of operating room professionals dedicated to advancing surgical care through education, research, innovation and international collaboration.
One Global Community. Multiple Disciplines. Shared Excellence.Why Join TORG?
TORG membership connects professionals across surgical and perioperative disciplines and provides access to professional development, networking and collaborative opportunities.
Explore Membership Benefits
- Official TORG Membership Certificate
- Global professional networking and collaboration
- Educational webinars, workshops and journal clubs
- Professional development and mentorship
- International conferences and scientific events
- Research collaboration and academic opportunities
- Recognition, awards and professional engagement
- Access to eligible scholarship opportunities
- Clinical observerships and fellowship opportunities
- International training and exchange programmes
- Medical and surgical mission opportunities
- Eligible member discounts for partner courses
- TORG Global Research Fellowship opportunities
- Eligible member publication benefits with TORGJ
- Research ethics review through TORG-IRB
Opportunities are subject to eligibility, availability and the requirements of individual programmes.
Annual Membership Fees
Membership fees are determined by the applicant’s country income classification. The following annual rates apply.
Find Your Country & Membership Fee
Select your income category below to see the countries and territories included. These classifications follow the World Bank FY2027 income groups, effective 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
€15 — Low & Lower-Middle-Income Economies (72)
Low-Income Economies (25)
Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, North Korea (DPRK), Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Yemen.
Lower-Middle-Income Economies (47)
Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, West Bank and Gaza, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
€25 — Upper-Middle-Income Economies (59)
Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Cabo Verde, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States), Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Samoa, Serbia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Thailand, Tonga, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Ukraine, Vietnam.
€45 — High-Income Economies (87)
American Samoa, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Guyana, Hong Kong SAR (China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao SAR (China), Malta, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Martin (French part), Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands.
Based on the World Bank FY2027 classification. Countries and territories are grouped into three TORG membership fee categories.
If your country or territory is not listed, contact the Membership Secretariat for clarification. Approved membership exemptions may apply.
View Official World Bank ClassificationsResearch, Training & Professional Opportunities
Research Fellowship & Mentorship
The TORG Global Research Fellowship provides structured research mentorship, academic development and opportunities to strengthen scholarly outputs.
Explore the Research FellowshipTORG Journal & Research Ethics
Eligible active members may access member publication benefits through The Operating Room Global Journal, subject to journal policies.
TORG also supports eligible research projects through its Institutional Review Board.
Visit TORG JournalClinical Training & International Collaboration
Opportunities may include international observerships, fellowships, educational partnerships, surgical training, conferences and eligible course discounts.
Participation depends on available placements, programme requirements and selection criteria.
Explore Training OpportunitiesMembership Registration & Renewal
Complete the registration form below to apply for TORG membership or renew an existing membership.
Please provide your full name as it should appear on your certificate, select any applicable professional titles, and enter your international telephone number beginning with the + country calling code.
Important: Submitting an application does not automatically activate membership. Applications are reviewed before payment instructions are issued. Please do not make payment until instructed by the Membership Secretariat.
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