An Overseas Member is a person who does not reside in Australia or New Zealand and who:

(i) (A) is a legally qualified medical practitioner, scientist or other health professional who has received appropriate postgraduate training and qualifications in respiratory medicine, sleep medicine, thoracic surgery or related fields; or

    (B) in the opinion of the Board has made a worthwhile contribution to the study or practice of respiratory medicine, thoracic surgery or related fields; and

(ii) meets the eligibility requirements set out in clause 6.12 of the Constitution; and

(iii) has had their application for Membership approved in accordance with the Constitution. 

An Overseas Member is a Non-voting Member and is not eligible to apply for awards.