Honorary Fellowship of the Anatomical Society
Honorary Fellowship of the Anatomical society is a high award distinct from Fellowship. Election thererto shall be in the absolute discretion of Council upon the nomination of Council itself or at least five members of the Society. Such election shall recognise those who have made a considerable contribution to the anatomical profession.
Relevant Article:
4.3 Pursuant to Article 4.1, there shall be a class of member known as Honorary Fellow of the Anatomical Society. Election thereto shall be in the absolute discretion of Council upon the nomination of Council itself or at least five members of the Society. Such election shall recognise those who have made a considerable contribution to the anatomical profession. The conditions of such election shall be determined by Council from time to time and shall be published in the Regulations. Those elected need not be members of the Society at the time of nomination. They shall be entitled to describe themselves as Hon Fellows of the Anatomical Society and use the postnominal designation of Hon FAS. Otherwise, their rights and duties shall be as for the other members of the Society.
Relevant Regulation:
5.2 Honorary Fellow
a. The Council, at its discretion, may nominate persons who have achieved considerable distinction in the anatomical sciences or who have made an outstanding contribution to the activities of the Anatomical Society as Honorary Fellows of the Society. The award may be made to any individual and shall not be limited to current members of the Society.
b. Honorary Fellows shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of Full Members free of charge, may use the designation ‘Hon FAS’ after their name.
