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The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) encompasses nearly all pediatric surgeons in the United States and more within North America and worldwide. APSA provides a community specific to the interests and needs of the pediatric surgeon and the affiliate professional in pediatric surgery, including CME, training and educational opportunities. We encourage all pediatric surgeons and affiliate professionals to apply for membership.
Current APSA members: Renew Your Membership
Do not renew your membership if you are transferring from one member type to another. Select the Transfer option below to apply.
New applicants – select the appropriate member type below.
Transfer applicants – members transferring to other member types: Resident to Candidate or Candidate to Regular
Not sure which membership is right for you? Contact us.
Membership applications are reviewed continually throughout the year.
Completed applications are reviewed by the Membership & Credentials Committee and forwarded to the Board of Governors for final approval.
Member induction ceremony for Regular, Associate and International members takes place at the APSA annual meeting.
APSA’s Board Members want you to know what makes our community special. Watch and listen to their personal experiences.
| Membership Type | Eligible Individuals | Dues |
| Affiliate Professionals in Pediatric Surgery | Affiliate professionals, licensed in the US or Canada, involved in pediatric surgical care | $125 |
| Medical Student Member | Medical Students in good standing at an accredited medical school in the US or Canada | No dues |
| Resident Member | General surgery resident or in a training position during or after completion of the residency, but not yet a fellow in an ACGME approved training program in pediatric surgery | No dues |
| Candidate Member | Matched or matriculated in an accredited Pediatric Surgery fellowship | $75 |
| Regular Member | Practicing pediatric surgeons post training, board eligible or board certified in pediatric surgery by the ABS or the RCSC | $695 (Military Discount of 50% for active-duty members) |
| Associate Member |
Associate membership shall be extended to a person who has been predominately in the practice of pediatric surgery, except as may be required by emergency care or special circumstances. |
$695 (Military Discount of 50% for active-duty members) |
| International Member | Pediatric surgeon who does not live or practice in a US territory or Canada | Dues based on geographic location |
| Senior Member | Any member 70 or older and retired from practice | No dues |
| Charter Member | Charter membership established and closed in 1970 | No dues |
| Honorary Member | Awarded in special circumstances. Annual call for applications in December. | No dues |
Pediatric Surgery Library
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Monthly Literature Reviews
Handbooks, Statements and Guidelines
- Handbooks to provide expert guidance.
- Approved Statements
- Approved Guidelines
- Stakeholder Letters
APSA Foundation
Member Directory
- Enjoy discounted registration for in-person and virtual annual meetings, subscription to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery and CME program
- Join nearly 400 volunteers in committee service
- Collaborate with the pediatric surgery community
- Receive pediatric surgery-specific news
Affiliate Professionals in Pediatric Surgery
Eligibility
- Must be licensed in the US, US territories or Canada.
- Must be board eligible or board certified by relevant organization or board.
Dues
$125
Application
To apply for Affiliate Membership, you must complete an application.
Regular Membership
Eligibility
- Must be licensed to practice medicine in the United States or Canada.
- Must be board eligible or board certified in pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery or by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.
- Must have completed his/her training in an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved position or equivalent Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (RCSC)-approved program.
- Must have a practice devoted predominately to pediatric surgery, except as may be required by emergency care or special circumstance.
Dues
Annual member dues are $695.
Application
To apply for Regular Membership, you must complete an application.
Candidate Membership
Eligibility
- Must be currently licensed to practice medicine in the United States or Canada.
- Must be board eligible or board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery or the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.
- Matched or in Pediatric Surgery Fellowship in an ACGME- or RCSC-approved pediatric surgical fellowship.
An individual may remain a candidate member until December 31 of the year of fellowship completion. If candidate membership expires, one may still apply for regular membership at any time in the future. Candidate membership is not mandatory in order to qualify for regular membership.
Dues
Annual member dues are $75.
Application
To apply for Candidate Membership, you must complete an application.
Associate Membership
Eligibility
- Must be licensed to practice medicine in the United States or Canada.
- Associate membership shall be extended to a person who has been predominately in the practice of pediatric surgery, except as may be required by emergency care or special circumstances.
- An applicant for Associate Membership may have a non-traditional training background.
Applications for this member type are evaluated on an individual basis.
Dues
Annual member dues are $695.
Application
To apply for Associate Membership, you must complete an application.
Resident Membership
Eligibility
Must be a general surgery resident in good standing in an ACGME- or RCSC-approved residency program or in a training position during or after completion of the residency, but not yet a fellow in an ACGME- or RCSC-approved pediatric surgery fellowship.
The term of membership will be for one year and will automatically expire after one year unless a written request for extension, accompanied by verification of continued enrollment, is submitted to APSA Headquarters.
Dues
There are no dues for Resident Membership.
Application
To apply for Resident Membership, you must complete an application.
Medical Student Membership
Eligibility
Must be a medical student in good standing in an accredited medical school in US or Canada.
The term of membership will be for one year and will automatically expire after one year unless a written request for extension, accompanied by verification of continued enrollment, is submitted to APSA Headquarters.
Dues
There are no dues for Medical Student Membership.
Application
To apply for Medical Student Membership, you must complete an application.
International Membership
Eligibility
Physicians who do not live or practice surgery within the Territory of the United States or Canada, and who do not otherwise meet criteria for regular membership, may apply for International Membership.
Dues
Annual member dues are based on geographic location.
Application
Please contact APSA headquarters at [email protected] to obtain a membership application:
- Include your name
- Include the country where you practice pediatric surgery so we can provide the appropriate application form and assess appropriate membership fees
Honorary Membership
Eligibility
- individuals who exemplify the highest achievements in the science, practice, and leadership of pediatric surgery.
- The selection of individuals is based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Leader of a national medical organization or institution
- Global reputation through participation in international pediatric surgical activities
- Recognized for their clinical and/or research discovery and scholarship
- Made a significant impact in pediatric surgical care through education or advocacy
- Likely to contribute to the programs and intellectual life of APSA
- Honorary members receive complimentary registration to the APSA annual meeting where they will be presented with a plaque.
Dues
No dues.
Application
To nominate an eminent individual for APSA Honorary Membership, submit an abbreviated curriculum vitae/biosketch and two sponsor letters to APSA staff by January 15.
- Nominees are not to be told they are being considered for Honorary Fellowship
- Nominators and sponsors are not provided status updates during the selection process.
Transfer to New Member Type
TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT MEMBER TYPE
If you are currently a member and are eligible to transfer to a different member type, select the appropriate link below.
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RESIDENT MEMBERS APPLYING FOR CANDIDATE MEMBERSHIP
CANDIDATE MEMBERS APPLYING FOR REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
NOTE: your application must be completed within 24 hours of the start time. Incomplete applications are deleted from the system if not completed within 24 hours. Be sure you have all of the required documents prior to starting an application.