Partnership Characteristics & Procedures

The partner organisations of EWMA are divided into three partnership categories:

• EWMA Cooperating Organisation
• EWMA International Partner Organisation
• EWMA Associated Organisation

Different characteristics and benefits apply to each partner category. The widest-ranging level of collaboration exists with the EWMA Cooperating Organisations who, through the annual Cooperating Organisation's Board meeting, are entitled to present and elect members of the EWMA Council as well as to other specific benefits (see list below).

While the close relation between EWMA and the EWMA Cooperating Organisation is a key principle of vital importance to EWMA it also entails the need for clear and comprehensive procedures on the integration of new Cooperating Organisations into the EWMA family.

GUIDELINES: EWMA International Partner Organisation

If you wish to become a EWMA International Partner Organisation, please contact the EWMA Secretariat.
EWMA International Partner Organisations are organisations that work internationally, including national organisations based in countries outside Europe. EWMA International Partner Organisations are important collaborators on strategic issues such as:

• Increasing the awareness of wound healing and wound management issues;
• Networking with organisations active in thematic issues related to wound healing and management;
• Scientific cooperation and exchange of conference presentations.

Characteristics of a EWMA International Partner Organisation

• Official status as a non-profit organisation
• The organisation represents healthcare professionals or healthcare institutions

Benefits of being a EWMA International Partner Organisation

• One free registration for the annual EWMA Conference;
• Invitation to meet with representatives of the EWMA Council and/or Executive Committee during the annual EWMA conference;
• Invitation to participate with observatory status at the annual Cooperating Organisation Board meeting;
• Reciprocal links on websites and right to present the organisation in the Cooperating Organisation section of the EWMA website;
• Free, initial presentation (1 page) of the international partner organisation in the EWMA Journal;
• Possibility for free distribution of information material at the EWMA booth during the annual EWMA conference.

GUIDELINES: EWMA Associated Organisation

If you wish to become a EWMA Associated Organisation, please contact the EWMA Secretariat.
EWMA Associated Organisations are collaborating partners involved in activities relating to but not necessarily primarily focused on wound healing and management.

Characteristics of a EWMA Associated Organisation

• Official status as a non-profit organisation working within health care;
• The objectives, constitution and ethical guidelines of the organisation do not conflict with any of the rules that govern EWMA.

Benefits of being a EWMA Associated Organisation

• One free registration for the annual EWMA Conference;
• Offer of a 9 m2 stand at the EWMA conference with 50% reduction of list price;
• Possibility for free distribution of material at the EWMA booth during the annual EWMA conference;
• Right to an annual meeting with a representative of the EWMA;
• Reciprocal links on websites and right to present the organisation in the Associated Organisation section of the EWMA website;
• Free, initial presentation (1 page) of the organisation in the EWMA Journal and possibility to profile the organisation in the EWMA Journal Electronic Supplement (on-line publication).