Membership

This is designed for individuals actively pursuing Core Membership. Members accepted into this category are designated Provisional Core Members while completing the Core Membership requirements.

Benefits:

Access to group Zoom meetings, live and recorded
Eligibility to serve on Subcommittees
Eligibility to attend the ESI Annual Business Meeting
Ability to contribute to group research and publications

Members Include

Veterinarians (both specialists and general practitioners)
- General practitioners: 5–10 years of experience relevant to axial skeletal/neuromuscular disease
- Specialists: Diplomates of ACVIM, ACVS, ACVR, ACVP, ACVSMR, or equivalent (ABVS, EBVS, ANZCVS); minimum 2 years experience relevant to the field
Human licensed Medical Professionals (MD, OD, PT, etc.)
Scientists (MS or PhD) with research focus in a related field
Note: Individuals involved in the horse industry without formal scientific training do not qualify for Core Membership but may participate as Subscribers.

Requirements:

Submit the $350 annual dues, no cost to apply
Demonstrate research-driven or evidence-based practice
Possess knowledge or experience that contributes meaningfully to ESI and demonstrate a willingness to collaborate and share that expertise toward ESI’s advancement, while remaining open to learning, questioning assumptions, and integrating new information in practice.
Uphold ethical practice standards, collegial behavior, and confidentiality
- Violations may result in expulsion and forfeiture of dues
Within 2 years of application, fulfill at least two of the following (audited at the Membership Committee’s discretion):
- Attend an ESI Meeting in person
- Publish spine-related research in a peer-reviewed journal
- Present on a spine-related topic at an international conference
- Present a Zoom lecture for Core Members
- Serve on an ESI Subcommittee
- Engage in consistent clinical work focused on the equine axial skeleton

Application

No cost to apply. All forms will be reviewed by the membership committee and board of directors. Please contact info@equine-spine-initiative.org if you have any questions about the application process or status.

First Name

Last Name

Credentials

Is this application new or a renewal? (select one)

Please describe a specific project or professional decision where you utilized peer-reviewed research or data evidence to guide your strategy. How did the evidence alter your course of action, and what was the outcome?

Reviewing ESI’s current mission and strategic objectives, which specific aspect of your professional background do you believe will add the most immediate value to our organization, and why?

ESI thrives on the collective intelligence of its members. In what specific capacities (e.g., mentorship, committee leadership, publishing, presenting workshops) do you envision yourself actively contributing your expertise to the advancement of our community over the next 12 months?

Please describe a professional scenario where you faced an ethical dilemma or a conflict of interest. How did you navigate the situation to maintain professional integrity and confidentiality while preserving collegial relationships?

Please upload CV (curriculum vitae)