SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC RESEARCH

 








 

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Membership Information

The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) welcomes investigators from all nations to apply for full and active membership! As an investigator engaged in clinical or laboratory research in pediatrics, you will have the opportunity to join an organization whose mission is to encourage your research endeavors. Through our co-sponsorship of the Pediatric Academic Societies’ (PAS) Annual Meeting, we provide a forum for the presentation and dissemination of your innovative ideas and research. In addition, the Society actively supports the development of future pediatric scientists by our sponsorship of a student research-training program and recognizes outstanding research achievements in pediatrics through SPR sponsored awards.

The SPR welcomes investigators from all nations and all pediatric disciplines to join the Society as we bridge basic science, clinical, and translational research for the advancement of the health and well-being of children worldwide.

Benefits of Membership

    w    Attain international recognition as a productive, and independent investigator in pediatrics

    w    Sponsor abstracts submitted to the PAS Annual Meeting

    w    Review abstracts for presentation at the PAS Annual Meeting

    w    Serve as session moderator at the PAS Annual Meeting

    w    Chair seminars at the PAS Annual Meeting that focus on pediatric career development

    w    Participation in the summer research program that supports medical students working on pediatric-related research projects

    w    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

    w    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.

    w    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

    w    Representation on the Federation of Pediatric Organizations that is concerned with such vital issues as pediatric workforce and subspecialty training, education and research

    w    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.”

    w    Vote in Society elections

Eligibility for Membership

    w    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).

    w    Individuals must be actively engaged in research related to pediatrics.

    w    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.

    w      Individuals from all nations are welcomed.

Current Membership Dues (For 2008)
Member Type Dues for 2008 Journal
Active $ 190.00 $ 115.00 (required)
Senior $  100.00 $ 115.00 (optional)
Emeritus $    0.00 $ 115.00 (optional)
Affiliate $  35.00 (through ESPR)

 

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Last Modified: January 31, 2008

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