The Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium (PNRC) is comprised of four (4) categories of membership and each has distinct benefits and requirements. Categories, their benefits, and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of and with approval by the board of directors of the PNRC.
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Active Member
Pediatric nephrologist employed primarily at an academic institution or pediatric nephrology practice. This includes those with a DO designation
- Dues: $100.00 US per year (January December).
- Must be employed at least 51% by academic institution or pediatric nephrology practice
- Graduated Fellows remain active members after graduation for a 6-month grace period until the following calendar year begins.
- Full voting privileges
- Must complete application for membership
Associate Member
Individual primarily at an academic institution engaged in nephrology research whose research objectives align with those of the PNRC. This includes but is not limited to adult nephrologists, other physicians and research PhDs.
- Dues $100.00 US per year (January December)
- Must be employed at least 51% by academic institution or pediatric nephrology practice
- No voting privileges
- Must complete application for membership
Emeritus Member
Any Active member who has retired may become an emeritus member.
- Dues: $100.00 US per year (January December).
- Can participate in meetings, and PNRC committees
- Will not have the voting rights and cannot hold an office.
- Must complete application for membership
Industry Associates
Industry Associates are those primarily employed by or consultants to a pharmaceutical company or other industry related organization.
- Dues: $100.00 US per year (January December)
- May attend general sessions at meetings
- Will receive newsletters, announcements sent to general membership
- Must complete application for membership
- Meeting attendance requires sponsorship or exhibitor commitment
- No voting privileges
- Cannot participate in workgroups or the business meeting
Affiliate Member
Individual engaged in pediatric nephrology research and employed primarily at an academic institution or pediatric nephrology practice, including but not limited to research coordinators, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, or other support staff.
- No dues
- Must be employed at least 51% by academic institution or pediatric nephrology practice
- No voting privileges
- Must complete application for membership
Trainee/Student Member
Pediatric nephrology fellow or resident in a training program; graduate student or other student (medical, undergraduate) involved in pediatric nephrology care and/or research.
- No dues
- No voting privileges
- Graduated fellows will have a 6-month grace period on dues from the point of graduation until the beginning of the next calendar year
- Must complete application for membership