There are many types of PAPS Members

 

Active Members

Membership Eligibility

• Geographic Active Member - The member must currently practice pediatric surgery in a country bordering the Pacific Ocean. If a member moves out of the Pacific area, membership may be retained by fulfilling the other membership requirements. The geographic member applicant must have practiced pediatric surgery in the Pacific area for a minimum of 1 year prior to applying for membership.
• Invited Active Member - Applicants that do not live in a country bordering the Pacific Ocean can apply if they have attended at least 1 PAPS meeting after completion of training in the past 10 years and be an active participant in PAPS meetings. The invited member applicant must have practiced pediatric surgery for a minimum of 1 year prior to applying for membership.
• The member must devote at least 90% of their professional time to pediatric surgery.
• The member must pay dues on an annual basis.
• The member should attempt to attend at least 1 out of 3 annual scientific meetings.

 

Membership Eligibility

• The member is a spouse of a deceased PAPS member who was in good standing at the time of his/her death.
• The member may attend all general meetings at an Accompanying Person's rate, but is not permitted to attend or vote at business meetings.
• The member is exempt from paying dues.
• Application is by letter to the PAPS secretary, with approval by the Board of Directors.

 

Membership Eligibility

• Trainee Fellow/Resident Members - The member must be a pediatric surgery fellow or surgical resident in good standing.
• Trainee Medical Student Members - The member must be a medical student interested in pediatric surgery in good standing.
• The member must have written sponsorship of a PAPS member.
• The member must be no more than 1 year after completion of pediatric surgery training.
• The member may attend all general meetings, but is not permitted to attend or vote at business meetings.
• The member may participate as members of PAPS committees, but are not eligible to hold elected office.
• The member must pay dues on an annual basis. Dues are reduced by 50% for fellow and resident members.  Medical student members are exempt from paying dues.

Complete the Membership Application Form with the following supporting documentation:

1. Current photo
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Proof of training qualification in Pediatric Surgery.  One of the following:
   • Certification of successful completion of a formal training program in Pediatric Surgery, recognized as such by the national health-governing body in the country where such training took place. The duration of required training will be for at least one year.
   • A letter from the Training Director of that program directly responsible for the training of the candidate or from the current Training Director, who shall have access to and have approved the candidate’s training record as acceptable for successful completion of the training program.
   • A certificate from your jurisdictional authority (eg. Medical Council or Board) confirming your recognition as a specialist pediatric surgeon or equivalent.
4. A letter from the sponsoring active member of PAPS.  If you do not have a sponsor, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find one for you!
5. A letter from a pediatric surgeon stating that the applicant is a pediatric surgeon in good standing.

Other Links

• Membership Dues
• Membership Application
• APSA Pediatric Surgical Library (Not a Textbook, NaT) - for 2024, any non US/Canada PAPS members and new member applicants will receive 1 year of free access to NaT.  Please renew your membership or apply as soon as possible to ensure early access!

 

 

Member Resources (Must be a PAPS Member AND Logged in to Access)

• Membership Renewal
• Member Profile
• Members List
• Member Business