Joining IFIC means being part of a global network working to advance infection prevention and control standards across the world.
BECOME A MEMBER
BECOME A MEMBER
Why Membership Matters
FIC membership connects you to a global network of IPC societies, experts, and resources.
Members collaborate across countries, share practical solutions, and help shape the future of infection prevention through education, advocacy, and peer support. As a member, you gain access to exclusive materials, conference presentations, journal content, training tools, and opportunities to participate in IFIC governance and initiatives.
KEY BENEFITS
OF MEMBERSHIP
Global Networking
Connect with IPC professionals worldwide, share experiences, and collaborate on challenges impacting diverse healthcare settings.
Exclusive Resources
Access members-only training materials, Basic Concepts in IPC, conference presentations, special journal issues, and the full IJIC archive.
Professional Growth
Nominate representatives to the IFIC Board, join committees, host conferences, and engage with global partners like WHO, APIC, and IPAC Canada.
Support for Developing Regions
IFIC provides educational and governance support to member societies—especially those in low-resource settings—to strengthen global IPC capacity.
Membership
Categories
Find the level of membership that fits your organization’s needs.
At IFIC, we recognize that every infection prevention and control community is unique. That’s why our membership categories are designed to support societies of all sizes, stages, and regions. Whether you’re joining to strengthen professional connections, access global resources, or contribute to international IPC progress, each membership level gives you a meaningful way to be part of a worldwide network committed to reducing the burden of infection.
Individual Membership is open to professionals involved or interested in Infection Prevention & Control, as well as non-commercial organizations that do not qualify for Full Membership. Individual Members receive all member benefits and published materials but are not eligible to vote or hold office.
Why Become a Member?
Individual Membership connects you with a respected global IPC community, offering opportunities to share experiences, access expert guidance, and stay informed on worldwide developments. It supports both early-career and seasoned professionals, whether seeking mentorship, collaborating on publications, or contributing expertise to colleagues in diverse settings.
Members enjoy access to exclusive resources, including the members-only website section, highlighted conference presentations, special journal issues, IPC resource materials, and the peer-reviewed International Journal of Infection Control. They also receive IFIC’s electronic newsletter, event updates, and discounted conference registration. A membership certificate is provided upon payment (or approved exemption).
The annual fee for Individual Members is £50 GBP.
Full Membership
Full Membership is available to societies, associations, and organizations worldwide that provide healthcare or support Infection Prevention & Control as a primary focus. Member organizations must operate under a formal constitution and have a defined local area of activity.
Societies that are active but unable to pay the annual fee due to international sanctions, currency transfer restrictions, or limited funding may request a fee exemption. Applications, including a detailed explanation, should be submitted to the Chair of the Membership Committee via IFIC Administration (admin@theific.org). Exemptions are approved by the Executive Committee, granted for one year, and require re-application annually.
The annual fee for Full Membership is £500 GBP.
Individual Membership
Affiliate Membership
The Affiliate Membership is offered to organisations that provide primarily training, education and/or research in infection prevention & control, but are not engaged in the day-to-day delivery of IP&C.
Organizations that deliver healthcare across international frontiers, and require support to ensure optimal IP&C, may also be considered.
Affiliate membership offers all benefits (except voting rights) of membership such as regular communications and updates and access to the “membership only” site of the IFIC web site.
The annual fee for Affiliate Members is £250 GBP.
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Shape IFIC’s Leadership
Member societies can nominate representatives to serve on the IFIC Board of Trustees. Elections are held within each geographic region when multiple candidates are nominated.
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