Membership Opportunities
Join the only Society that represents your profession statewide
Membership dues are a small investment to show your support of your state professional society. Your dues support our efforts in both your and your patients’ interests. By having a high proportion of state rheumatologists represented by our society we strengthen our voice when we speak with medical policy committees of both private and public payers.
Membership benefits include:
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Registration discount for the Annual Scientific Meeting - our signature event - the best way to gather in a collegial setting with other Pennsylvania Rheumatologists and earn CME
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Quarterly e-newsletter
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Exclusive ability to apply for PRS grants, scholarships and other PRS funding opportunities
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No fee online virtual CME and social offerings
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Complimentary job postings on the PRS Job Board
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Legislative and educational updates
Membership Classifications:
Active membership - an MD or DO who has demonstrated a major and continuing interest in rheumatology and who is a resident of Pennsylvania or professionally active in Pennsylvania. Applicants will be asked to provide their CV. $100.00 per year
Affiliate membership - any person of good character who evinces an interest in rheumatology and is not a physician. $100.00 per year
Fellows in Training, Residents, Medical Students - in general medicine or rheumatology may join for the duration of their training. Applicants will be asked to supply a letter of good standing from their program director. Dues Exempt
Retired membership shall be open to physicians who have been members of the Society for at least 5 (five) years, who have reached the age of 65, and who are no longer engaged in the active practice of medicine. Dues Exempt ​
All membership applications are verified and approved by the Nominating Committee.