Member Categories & Dues
Fellow Member
Individuals with at least a Bachelor’s degree who have a significant interest, as demonstrated by their work in cerebral palsy and/or other childhood-onset disabilities. This membership category encompasses applicants with any degree, who are no longer in training or are full-time students. Electronic journal access is provided.
Fellow Member – Physician: $500 per year
Fellow Member – Non-Physician: $400 per year
Corresponding Member
Professionals who hold at least a Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, in their home country (outside the United States or Canada). Corresponding Members should have a significant interest in cerebral palsy and/or other childhood-onset disabilities. Applicants who meet these criteria may apply for Fellow Membership instead if they prefer.
Corresponding Member – (World Bank classification for low, lower-middle, and upper-middle-income countries) - $50 per year Corresponding Member – (World Bank classification for high-income countries) - $100 per year
Student Member
Applies to Student/Resident/Trainees - Professionals attending post-entry professional training (i.e., residency, clinical fellowship, master's, doctoral or post-doctoral programs) who have a significant interest as demonstrated by their work in cerebral palsy and/or other childhood-onset disabilities. Student Member applicants must submit a verification letter from their fellowship or training program supervisor.
Student Member - $50 per year
Student Member Exclusive Offer: Following the conclusion of training, Student Members may renew as Fellow Members at a discounted rate of $100 off the standard Fellow Member rate. Please reach out to the AACPDM office if you are interested in renewing as a Fellow Member.
Emeritus Member
Individuals who have been an AACPDM Fellow Member in good standing for at least ten years; and:
- Be beyond the age of 70 years;
- Retired from active practice; or
- Another sufficient reason.
Please reach out to the AACPDM staff for further information or to request Emeritus Member status.*
*Subject to Membership Committee review.