Membership Services

The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) primary goal is to promote optimal care for children with kidney disease. This is made possible through advocacy, education and research, coupled with dissemination of advances in both clinical and basic science The ASPN urges all Pediatric Nephrologists, affiliate health care professionals, and basic scientists interested in children with kidney disease to join. Membership in the ASPN offers all of the following advantages:

Education

Annual PAS meeting:
- ASPN Meeting is the place to interact with like-minded people doing what they love to do
- Members of ASPN receive discounted rate for participation in the annual PAS meeting
- Involvement in ASPN meeting program development including participation in the development of workshops and symposia
Preparation for maintenance of certification for established pediatric nephrologists (access only to members)
Future plans to develop Educational Board Review course to keep up with requirements for maintenance of certification
Future plans to involve affiliate members (Renal Pathologists, Dieticians, Social Workers, Renal Nurses, Basic Scientists) to join and develop additional educational programs

Research

Career promotion

Role of ASPN in legislative activity

Advocating for and promoting biomedical research funding for pediatric kidney disease
Protection of the interests of pediatric patients as the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) is implemented
Healthcare Reform - both Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
Advocating for congressional legislation to provide life time immunosuppressive drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients
Maintenance of pediatric specific dialysis billing codes and advocacy for a permanent Medicare physician pay fix

Involvement of Fellows in ASPN

The Society accepts applications year-round and has five classes of membership.

Application for any category of membership shall be initiated by the candidate. To enable the membership committee to assess their eligibility, applicants must present evidence fulfilling one or more of the criteria pertinent to the category of membership for which they are applying.

Active Member

Any person holding the degree of M.D., Ph.D., or its equivalent, who has demonstrated a major and continuing interest in pediatric nephrology, and who is a resident in or citizen of the United States or Canada shall be eligible for Active status membership in the Society.

Annual Membership Fee (US Resident/Citizen): $395
Annual Membership Fee (Canadian Resident/Citizen):
- Without IPNA dues: $170
- With IPNA dues: $145 (ASPN membership) + $60 (discounted IPNA dues)
- Click here to download the Canadian Membership Discount Guide

Associate Member

Emeritus Member

Any Active member who reaches the age of 70 years or has fully retired may become an emeritus member. Any Active Member who has not reached the age of 70 years and who has become inactive in the clinical or scholarly aspects of pediatric nephrology due to full retirement, health, or other extenuating circumstances may petition the Membership Committee for Emeritus status. An emeritus member can participate in scientific meetings, receive the newsletter, and participate in ASPN committees, but will not have voting rights and cannot hold an office in the Society.

Application Fee for Non-ASPN Members: $100
Annual Membership Fee: None

Affiliate Member

Any person holding an MS, MPH, PharmD, RN, RD, MSW degree, or other professional degree who has demonstrated a major and continuing interest in Pediatric Nephrology, and who is a permanent resident of the United States or Canada may apply for affiliate membership. An affiliate member can participate in scientific meetings, receive the newsletter, and participate in ASPN committees, but will not have voting rights and cannot hold an office in the Society.

Annual Membership Fee: $50

Trainee Member

Trainee membership is open to any resident, fellow or student who is endorsed by their program director or an ASPN member. A trainee member can participate in scientific meetings, receive the newsletter, and participate in ASPN committees, but will not have voting rights and cannot hold office in the Society.

Graduating Fellows Fees:

Newly graduated fellows will be given complimentary active membership for the remainder of the dues year ending December 31. Further, they will receive a 50% discount on regular membership rates during the first-year post-training and a 25% discount during their second-year post-training.

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Join Now! (Trainee)

The International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) offers ASPN members a discount on IPNA membership. ASPN members will pay only $60 for an IPNA membership, which includes :
Access to the on-line Pediatric Nephrology journal, links to the Pediatric Nephrology textbook and the IPNA newsletter, and member discount to the IPNA Congress.

Annual dues statements will be sent out in the fall for the following calendar year – January thru December.

Dues must be paid in full by December 31st, after which failure to remit dues will result in lapse of membership and loss of membership privileges.

A member whose membership has lapsed for nonpayment of dues and who seeks reinstatement shall be required to pay dues for the current year in which reinstatement is sought. If membership reinstatement is requested less than one year after lapse of membership, the renewing member will be asked to update his/her information. If reinstatement is requested more than one year after lapse of membership for failure to pay dues, the applicant will be required to complete a new membership application.

Annual Dues statements are sent out via email in the fall - Hard copies can be sent as requested after initial emailing.
Deadline for Annual Dues: December 31 – with no grace period
Statements and Reminders to include the dues payment policy

Members must be in good standing in order to submit or sponsor abstracts submitted to the ASPN/PAS annual meeting, to submit individuals for membership, and to review abstracts.