ARIS endorsed events are recognized for their high standards as they are carefully selected to align with ARIS's mission of promoting excellence in the field of robotic surgery. Endorsement requests must be sent online through the application form together with the scientific program of the Event. ARIS relevant Committee will carefully review the concepts and objectives of the course as well as the faculty, the structure and content of the course, in deciding about the endorsement. "Endorsement" does not in any way offer credentialing of grant approval to the participant regarding skills and outcomes.

Benefits:

Endorsed events will be:

• listed on ARIS Website on the “Endorsed meetings” page, with a link to the congress website.

• Included on ARIS E-newsletter.

• Mailed to ARIS Members

• advertised once on ARIS Facebook and Twitter page

Fees:

The fee for endorsement will depend on the type of event

• Will not attract any fee if the event is complementary or free to the delegates.

• The fee will be ₹10,000 if delegates are charged for the event

Requirements:

• The complete application has to be received at latest 3 weeks prior to the event.

• The event must be directed or coordinated by an ARIS member, or have as its primary faculty, at least one ARIS EC member.

• The applicant must ensure that disclosure of conflict of interest are enforced.

• Reduced registration fees must be granted to ARIS Members.

• The agendas and faculty lists of the event must be submitted at the moment of application for review and approval.

• The institution/centre must be equipped with adequate facilities.

• Endorsed events should offer CME credits if possible.

• The organiser should include ARIS logo on promotional materials among the endorsing institutions, exclusively with the following text: “Endorsed by” before the logo of ARIS.