JOIN APSA
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, as well as CME, training and educational opportunities. We encourage all pediatric surgeons to apply for membership.
Current APSA members: Renew Your Membership
Membership applications are reviewed continually throughout the year. Review the member types below. Not sure which membership is right for you? Contact us.
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.
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| Membership Type | Eligible Individuals | Dues |
| Medical Student Member | Medical Students in good standing at an accredited US or Canadian medical school | No dues |
| Resident Member | General surgery residents or in a training position during or after completion of the residency, but not yet a resident/fellow in an ACGME approved training program in pediatric surgery | No dues |
| Candidate Member | Matched or be in a 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 |
| 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 |
| International Member | Pediatric surgeon who does not live or practice in a U.S. 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 | No dues |
- Regular Membership
- Candidate Membership (Matched or in a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship)
- Associate Membership
- Resident Membership (General Surgery Residents only)
- Medical Student Membership
- International Membership
- Transfer to New Member Type
- Honorary Membership ( by special election)
- Charter Membership (closed)
Discounts – Resources – Education – Collaboration – Networking – Community
- Pediatric Surgery Library – countless resources for attendings, trainees, patients/families
- PedSurg Resource – Quality Improvement Toolkits, Videos, Publications, Committee-driven resources, Articles of Interest and so much more
- Pediatric Surgery NaT (Not a Textbook) – designed by pediatric surgeons for pediatric surgeons and trainees. Free trial! Check out these topics without subscription: Abdominal Pain, Extracorporeal Life Support, Wilms Tumor, Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty, Traumatic Brain Injury
- ExPERT – online CME Program
- NEW! PedSurgTV – year-round, topical educational programming
- Enjoy discounted registration for in-person and virtual annual meetings, subscription to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery and CME program
- Monthly Literature Reviews from recommended studies relevant to pediatric surgery
- Handbooks and APSA statements and guidelines
- APSA Foundation – Read former scholars’ testimonies, learn about the Foundation’s history, DONATE today to help support future research in basic and clinical/translational research, innovation, informatics and other initiatives.
- Join nearly 400 volunteers in committee service
- Access APSA’s member directory
- Collaborate with the pediatric surgery community
- Receive pediatric surgery-specific news
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.
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.
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.
Click here to view application requirements
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.
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Apply for Candidate Membership
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.
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Apply for Associate Membership
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.
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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.
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Apply for Medical Student Membership
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 membership@apsapedsurg.org 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
Click here to view application requirements