2008 Membership Information                         

Criteria for Membership

• As per original constitution and bylaws, "active members shall be limited to those individuals actively engaged in clinical or laboratory investigations in pediatrics." There are no age or geographic restrictions.

• The "nominee should be a principal (first author) of at least one piece of original research (i.e., more than a routine case report) published in an established scientific journal with a peer review process." Exceptions to the first author criteria can be made by Council for established senior investigators (Council decision, 1985) or on a case-by-case basis (Council decision, 1997).

• This work must be published within four years of the individual's nomination (Council decision, 1982). When the only qualifying work is a manuscript in press, the final manuscript and the letter of final acceptance from the Journal must be submitted for consideration (Council decision, 1985). "In general, the nomination of persons in the resident or fellowship categories is inappropriate."

• There must be evidence that the nominee "is currently engaged in academic research" and/or "headed for a continuing commitment to academic medicine" (Council decision, 1983). The letter from the nominator, as well as the statement of the nominee, should specifically address this point.

• The fellow membership category does NOT require a published manuscript, but does require evidence (by nomination letter) of scholarly research activity.

Membership Categories

• Active 

• Emeritus (age 70+)

• Trainee

How To Apply

All applications must be proposed and seconded by a member of WSPR with an accompanying letter supporting your application.  Complete the Membership Application (download below),  attach accompanying letter, statement by nominee and reprints, and mail ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY to the address on the application.

2007-08 Member (Active or Emeritus) Application  (PDF File)                     2007-08 Trainee Member Application (PDF File)

2007 New Members (PDF File)                                                           2007 New Trainees (PDF File)

Annual Dues

Annual Member dues for 2007–2008 are $80; Trainee dues, $25; Emeritus (age 70+) dues, $20 donation. This amount, as well as any unpaid dues from previous years, needs to be paid for your membership to remain current.

 2007-2008 Member Dues Statement (PDF File) (Word File)   

 2007-2008 Trainee Dues Statement (PDF File) (Word File)    

 2007-2008 Emeritus Dues Statement (PDF File) (Word File) 

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