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Membership
Information
The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) welcomes you to apply for membership! As an investigator engaged in research in pediatrics, you 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 sponsoring 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, translational, and epidemiologic research for the advancement of the health and well-being of children worldwide
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
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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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Participate 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
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Subscription to the society journal (Pediatric Research)
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Access
to on-line membership directory
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Access
to the D.O.O.R. (Database Optimizing Outreach in Pediatrics)
which is a means to share research interests and expertise with
colleagues.
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Representation 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 Chairs to “speak with one
voice.”
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Vote in
Society elections
Eligibility for Membership
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Prospective members must
have an advanced degree (beyond a Bachelor’s degree) such
as, 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 meet the criteria for Active membership, as
determined by Council, will be admitted as Senior members.
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Individuals from all
nations are welcomed.
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Member
Type |
Dues for 2009 |
Journal |
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Active |
$
210.00 |
$
115.00 (required) |
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Senior |
$
120.00 |
$
115.00 (optional) |
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Emeritus |
$
0.00 |
$
115.00 (optional) |
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Affiliate |
$
35.00 |
(through
ESPR) |
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