Join TPS

Apply online or to Download Membership Application Form in PDF!

Why should you join

  • To participate in activities of the Society that directly affect the health and welfare of Texas' children.
  • To strengthen the voice of Texas' pediatricians as the most qualified physician to care for the Nation's children.
  • To work toward strengthening your professional standing in Texas and the Nation.
  • To get to know your colleagues in Texas.

  • To participate in the best CME and Social activities a specialty society

Click Here to see which membership you qualify for and to apply online.

Click Here to Download a PDF Membership Application Form to print and mail.

 

Qualifications

Membership in the Texas Pediatric Society is attained by qualifying for one of the following categories of membership:

  • Active Members(Online Application): Any physician who is a resident of Texas, holding a current Texas medical license, who has graduated from an approved medical school and completed an approved pediatric training program of two or more years. This category includes those who are pediatric subspecialist. Dues for FY 2011: $160
  • Associate Members (Online Application): Physicians who qualify for Associate Membership are out-of-state pediatricians, physicians involved in a medical discipline other than pediatrics (ex: Family Physicians, Internal Medicine), or a dentist who treats children. Associate Members may serve on committees but may not vote or hold office. Dues for FY 2011: $160
  • Residents/Fellows (Online Application): Any resident or fellow currently enrolled in an approved Texas pediatric training or fellowship program. Dues for FY 2011: $15
  • Student Member(Online Application): Any medical student currently enrolled in an approved Texas medical school. Medical Students who have completed the General Texas Pediatric Preceptorship Program are automatically enrolled as Student Members in the Society and the annual dues are paid through Preceptorship Program funds. Student members may serve on committees, but may not vote or hold office. Dues for FY 2011: $15 

How do I join?

The Texas Pediatric Society has a 12 month anniversary year.

  1. Indicate on your AAP dues notice that you would like to join TPS by checking the box marked “Texas Chapter”, if you already an AAP member go online to add Texas Chapter Dues or call (800) 433-9016.
  2. Complete the Membership Application and submit $160 to the TPS office, or
  3. Fill out an application and submit $160 to the Membership Services Manager, contact information below. 

For Members Services Information, contact:

Member Services Manager
Texas Pediatric Society
401 West 15th Street, Suite 682 Austin, Texas 78701
P: (512) 370-1517
F: (512) 473-8659