Membership Types
Regular Members
Individuals who hold a doctorate degree in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine; have completed an accredited training program in general, oral, or veterinary pathology; and have expressed or demonstrated an interest in head and neck pathology are eligible to become regular members. Individuals who hold other doctorate degrees (PhD, ScD, etc) in allied health professional fields will also be considered.
Regular members will pay dues, and they may vote, hold office, and serve on committees.
For individuals who reside outside the United States or Canada, the criteria are the same as those for regular members. International members shall enjoy the rights and privileges as regular members, and will pay full dues in US currency.
Membership is open to all individuals of all nationalities who meet the above criteria. Annual membership dues are $100 ($30 for society membership and $70 for Head and Neck Pathology Journal support).
Resident/Fellow (Trainee) Members
Individuals who hold a doctorate degree in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine; who have not yet completed training in general, oral, or veterinary pathology; and have expressed or demonstrated an interest in head and neck pathology are eligible to become trainee members. Once they have received a certificate verifying completion of their training (board certification encouraged but not required) they may apply for regular membership.
Trainee members may participate in educational activities, but they may not vote, hold office, or serve on committees. They will not pay dues.
Emeritus Members
Individuals who have been active members in good standing in the Society for a minimum of five years, who have retired from gainful employment in the practice of pathology, or who have been forced into retirement due to illness or disability.
Emeritus members will not pay dues, but they may vote, hold office, or serve on committees.
Honorary Members
This category is for individuals identified by the membership because of exceptional meritorious achievement in the field of head and neck pathology. Honorary members will not pay dues, and they may not vote, hold office, or serve on committees.
Life Members
Life membership status is no longer offered to new members.