MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

GRADE-SPECIFIC BENEFITS

MIHIMN — Full Member

• Professional recognition.
• Use of MIHIMN.
• Membership certificate and identification.
• Access to CPD programmes.
• Member rates on selected programmes.
• Professional networking.
• Access to Institute publications and updates.
• Eligibility to apply for upgrade.

AIHIMN — Associate Member

Includes Full Member benefits, plus:

• Enhanced professional recognition.
• Participation in technical activities.
• Professional mentorship opportunities.
• Access to specialist development programmes.
• Opportunities to participate in working groups.
• Eligibility for progression to higher grades.

GIHIMN — Graduate Member

Includes applicable Associate/Full benefits, plus:

• Career development support.
• Structured mentorship.
• Young professional development opportunities.
• Leadership development.
• Enhanced professional networking.
• Access to relevant career-oriented programmes.

SIHIMN — Senior Member

Includes applicable lower-grade benefits, plus:

• Senior professional recognition.
• Eligibility for selected Institute committees.
• Opportunities to serve as facilitator/resource person.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Professional leadership participation.
• Consideration for Institute professional recognition.

EIHIMN — Executive Member

Includes applicable lower-grade benefits, plus:

• Executive-level professional recognition.
• Executive forums and roundtables.
• Strategic networking.
• Leadership and policy dialogue.
• Opportunities to mentor professionals.
• Participation in advisory or strategic committees where appointed.

FIHIMN — Fellow

Includes applicable executive-level benefits, plus:

• Highest professional recognition within IHIMN.
• Use of FIHIMN.
• Fellowship certificate and recognition.
• Eligibility for Fellowship activities.
• Senior professional advisory opportunities.
• Mentorship and professional leadership.
• Consideration for senior Institute responsibilities subject to the Constitution.
• Recognition as a distinguished contributor to the profession.

PART VI — MEMBERSHIP VALIDITY AND RENEWAL

22. MEMBERSHIP PERIOD

Membership shall ordinarily be valid for twelve months from the date of admission or renewal.

The Institute may adopt a common annual membership year if subsequently approved by the Board.

23. RENEWAL

Members shall renew membership by:

1. Paying the applicable renewal fee;
2. Maintaining good professional standing;
3. Meeting applicable CPD requirements;
4. Complying with Institute regulations;
5. Updating personal/professional information where required.

24. MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING

A member shall be regarded as being in good standing where:

• Membership is current;
• Applicable dues have been paid;
• CPD obligations have been met or appropriately addressed;
• The member has not been suspended;
• The member complies with the Institute's professional standards.

Only members in good standing may use IHIMN post-nominal designations.

25. LAPSED MEMBERSHIP

Where membership expires without renewal:

• Active membership status shall cease;
• Member privileges may be suspended;
• Use of the IHIMN designation shall cease;
• Access to member benefits may be suspended.

The Institute may provide a grace period for renewal.

26. REINSTATEMENT

A former member may apply for reinstatement.

The Institute may require:

• Payment of outstanding dues;
• Reinstatement fee;
• Updated documentation;
• CPD remediation;
• Confirmation of professional standing.

Where membership has been inactive for an extended period, the Institute may require revalidation.

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