1. The Society shall comprise the following categories of members:-
   
   
   1. Full Member. Full member shall be divided into:-
      
      
      1. Ordinary Member Any registered medical or dental practitioner normally residing in Hong Kong who has shown a continuous interest in dermatology and/or venereology for not less than three years as evidenced by publications, membership of colleges and societies, attendance at conferences, participation in student teaching, or active engagement in clinical or research work, in the field of dermatology and/or venereology, shall be eligible for application to be admitted as an Ordinary Member of the Society subject to the final approval of the Council. Each Ordinary Member shall take an active part in promoting the objects of the Society, and shall undertake such responsibilities as determined by the Council.
         
         
      2. Fellow Any Ordinary Member of the Society who is a dermatologist and/or venereologist on the specialist register of the Academy of Medicine (if any) or has contributed to the promotion of dermatology and/or venereology in Hong Kong as defined by the ruling of the Council shall be eligible to be nominated as a Fellow of the Society by the Council, subject to final approval by Full Members in general meeting.
      
      
      
   2. Associate Member Any scientist/research worker whose is primarily involved in dermatology and/or venereology or registered medical practitioner may apply to be admitted as an Associate Member subject to the final approval by Council.
      
      
   3. Honorary Member The Council may recommend for election at a General Meeting distinguished persons in the field of dermatology and/or venereology to become Honorary Members of the Society.

All categories of Members shall be entitled to receive notice of any meeting of Members but Associate and Honorary Members shall have no vote at all meetings of Members and shall not be eligible for election to office.

2. Every candidate for Ordinary and Associate Membership of the Society shall be proposed and seconded by two Full Members of the Society. Application for admission must be made in writing signed by the candidate and the proposers and seconders addressed to Honorary Secretary and shall be in such form as the Council shall decide from time to time.
   
   
3. Every Full Member and Associate Member shall pay annual subscription according to his membership status as follows:

Honorary Member shall not be required to pay annual subscription. Annual subscription shall be payable at the beginning of every finical year by all existing Full Members and Associate Members. All new Full Members and Associate Members shall be required to pay their requisite annual subscription in full for the year during which they join the Society. All payments for annual subscription once made are non-refundable and shall be forwarded to the Honorary Treasurer of the Society.

During absence of more than 12 months overseas a Member's subscription is suspended. The Honorary Secretary should be informed of the period and also the date of return.

Office Bearers of the Present Council (2007-2009)

Chairman

Dr. Chan Hin-lee

Vice-Chairman

Dr. Lau Ka-ho

Hon. Secretary

Dr. Ho Hing-fung

Hon. Treasurer

Dr. Yeung Kwok-hung

Council Members

Dr. Chan Wen
Dr. Cheung Wai-man
Dr. Ho King-man
Dr. Su Chee-wei
Dr. Yeung Chi-keung

Office Bearers of the Past Councils