Why APS? Membership Matters / Members Matter
Founded in 1888, the American Pediatric Society (APS) stands as the premier academic pediatric organization in North America—bringing together nearly 1,800 of the most influential leaders in child health.
APS is more than a society—it is a community of visionaries shaping the future of pediatrics. Through cutting-edge research, recognition of excellence, and a deep commitment to advocacy, scholarship, education, and leadership development, APS drives meaningful progress in child health.
Membership in APS signifies distinction. APS members are nationally and internationally recognized academic leaders whose work advances science, improves outcomes for children, and sets the standard for the field. Equally important, they serve as mentors and role models—inspiring and cultivating the next generation of pediatric innovators and changemakers.
When you join APS, you join a legacy of impact—and a future of possibility.
Your Nomination Shapes the Future of APS
Call for New Member Nominations | May 11 - July 13
Mission. To strengthen academic pediatrics by expanding the workforce, nurturing leaders, and developing innovative approaches to address child and adolescent health challenges.
Membership criteria. Active members shall be limited to professionals who have distinguished themselves as child health leaders, teachers, scholars, policymakers, and/or clinicians and whose important contributions are recognized nationally or internationally, as determined by the Council, and who have well-established credentials as teachers, scholars, policymakers, and/or clinicians and whose contributions have advanced child health.
| Nominator Eligibility | Only Active APS Members in good standing and current on all dues may propose or second the nomination of a distinguished child health leader for APS membership. Neither the proposing nor seconding member may be a current APS Officer or Council Member. |
| Nomination Required Documents |
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| Letters of nomination must clearly: | Click here to download the APS Nominator Letter Template, which serves as a guide to ensure the nominator letter addresses all required areas. The nominator letter must be on institutional stationery. Seconding letters (also on institutional stationery) may be less detailed, however, both nominating and seconding letters should include:
Letters of nomination must clearly:
Upon completion of the nomination letter and supporting documents, the proposing member submits the nomination letters along with nominee’s CV and bibliography. |
| Selection | Nominators will be notified of new member selections in late November – early December. |
Member Information and Benefits
Membership Categories
| ACTIVE | HONORARY | EMERITUS |
|---|---|---|
| $400 Annual Dues | $0.00 Annual Dues | $0.00 Annual Dues |
| Active member nominations are accepted for individuals who reside in the United States, Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean who have distinguished themselves as child health leaders, teachers, scholars, policymakers, and/or clinicians and whose important contributions are recognized nationally or internationally, as determined by the Council, and who have well-established credentials as teachers, scholars, policymakers, and/or clinicians and whose contributions have advanced child health. | Honorary members reside outside of the United States, Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and otherwise meet the criteria for Active Membership and have made internationally recognized contributions to child health, as determined by the Council. Members are entitled to attend meetings, to submit abstracts and to present papers. These members are not entitled to vote, hold office or nominate colleagues for APS Active Membership. | Emeritus members are entitled to attend meetings, submit abstracts and to present papers but are not be allowed to vote or hold office. Active members may request to be transferred to Emeritus membership upon the following: 1. Seventieth (70th) birthday and/or full retirement before the first day of the annual meeting of that year. 2. For health reasons and other extenuating circumstances, the APS council will determine eligibility. In the instance of any officer, Emeritus status will be deferred until completion of service on the APS Council. |