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Attain international recognition as a productive, and
independent investigator in pediatrics
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Sponsor abstracts submitted to the PAS Annual Meeting
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Review abstracts for presentation at the PAS Annual Meeting
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Serve as session moderator at the PAS Annual Meeting
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Chair seminars at the PAS Annual Meeting that focus on
pediatric career development
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Participation in the summer research program that supports
medical students working on pediatric-related research
projects
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Serve on SPR council and committees, including the SPR
Program Committee for the Annual Meeting
w Subscription
to the society journal (Pediatric Research)
w Access to
on-line membership directory
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Access to the D.O.O.R. (Database Optimizing Outreach in
Pediatrics). A means to share research interests and
expertise with colleagues. News that keeps the membership
informed of Society activities.
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Representation and membership in national organizations,
including: Association of American Medical Colleges/ Council
of Academic Societies, National Association of Biomedical
Research, Research! America, American Board of Pediatrics
Nominating Societies
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Representation on the Federation of Pediatric Organizations
that is concerned with such vital issues as pediatric
workforce and subspecialty training, education and research
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Representation in Washington, DC through the Public Policy
Council which combines the advocacy efforts of the SPR, the
American Pediatric Society and the Association of Medical
School Department Chairmen to “speak with one voice.”
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Vote in Society elections
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Prospective members must have an advanced degree
(beyond a
Bachelor’s degree, may include but not limited to M.D.,
Ph.D., D.O., Pharm.D., MPH, and MA/MS).
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Individuals must be actively engaged in research related to
pediatrics.
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Individuals seeking Active membership must be less than 50
years of age at the time of application. Prospective
members who are between 50 and 65 years of age at the time
of application, and who otherwise meet the criteria for
Active membership as determined by Council, will be admitted
directly to Senior membership status.
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Individuals
from all nations are welcomed.
