According to the SAGES Bylaws:

• Candidate status may continue for up to three years following completion of a general surgery residency or until Board certification is attained and training is completed, whichever is first.
• Candidate Members in good standing who obtain certification by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Osteopathic Surgery or become a fellow of the American College of Surgery shall automatically be inducted to active membership upon providing evidence satisfactory to the Society.

If you are currently a Candidate member of SAGES and meet any of the above requirement, please contact SAGES Member Services to upgrade your membership to Active.