BECOME A NEW MEMBER

To be eligible, an individual should be pursuing an active full-time career in academic pediatrics as a faculty member at a teaching institution in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Western Pennsylvania (including Pittsburgh), Manitoba, or Saskatchewan.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Abstract submission to the Scientific Meeting.
• Registration discount for the Scientific Meeting.
• Society voting rights. (Full Members).
• May be elected to serve as a member of the Midwest SPR Governance (Full Members).

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

General Criteria

• Engaged in pediatric research.
• Work in these areas:
  United States: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Western Pennsylvania.
  Canada: Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
• Members of the SPR in the Midwest Region receive complimentary MSPR membership.
• Members of APS and previous members of the Midwest SPR do not require sponsorship.  Membership is automatic upon MSPR dues payment.
• Membership is granted upon approval of the MSPR Membership Committee Chair and MSPR dues payment.

Full and Affiliate Membership Requirements

• Affiliate membership is available to individuals in full-time academic positions who have a post-graduate degree (Masters, MD and/or PhD) involved in research e.g., Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Master of Public Health or Pediatric Physician Assistant.
• Author of at least one scientific paper published in a peer reviewed journal. (First author position required for Full membership candidates).
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Letter of support from a Full MSPR member.

Junior Membership

• Available to fellows and residents who are currently enrolled in a pediatric training program  and junior faculty within 3 years of fellowship.
• Requires a letter of verification from a Program Chair or Director.