There are three categories of ASH Membership: Active, International, and Associate.
Deadline
Active and international applications must be received by March 1 for consideration in April, or by August 1 for consideration at the annual meeting in December. Active and International applications received by August 1 will not be approved prior to the annual meeting. They will be approved during the annual meeting and memberships will begin the following January.
Active Membership $275
An individual with a doctoral degree (or its equivalent) who is a permanent resident of any North American country (Canada, Mexico, or the United States) and who has manifested a continuous interest in any discipline important to hematology, as evidenced by work in the field, original contributions, and attendance at meetings concerning hematology. To apply for Active membership, please print and mail the Membership Application to the Society's Membership Department at ASH Headquarters.
International Membership $300
An individual with a doctoral degree (or its equivalent) who has made a significant contribution to the field of hematology and resides outside Canada, Mexico, or the United States. To apply for International membership, please print and mail the Membership Application to the Society's Membership Department at ASH Headquarters.
Individuals who do not have a doctoral degree but have exceptional qualifications are encouraged to apply for Active or International membership.
Associate Membership $55
Applications for Associate membership are considered on a rolling basis and are not subject to the aforementioned deadlines.
- Post-doctoral fellows with an MD or equivalent medical degree who reside in Canada, Mexico, or the United States and are enrolled in a hematology or oncology training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
- Students who receive a PhD degree, are within four years of having attained the PhD, and are in a post-doctoral position or a training program in a hematology and/or oncology-related field.
Associate membership concludes the December following completion of the fellowship program or after a maximum of four years, whichever comes first. Subsequently, the Associate membership is automatically converted to the Society’s Active member status. To apply for Associate membership, please print and mail the Associate Membership Application to the Society's Membership Department at the ASH Headquarters.
Are you interested in connecting with ASH, but not yet eligible for Associate membership? Check out the following programs ASH offers:
Dues
Prepayment is not required to apply for ASH membership. Once the applications have been approved, new members will be notified of their selection and invoiced for their dues. Membership dues are paid annually and cover the calendar year, from January 1 to December 31. ASH members are required to renew their membership for each year in succession. Members who let their membership lapse must pay their dues for the lapsed year(s) or reapply according to the schedule above in order to have their membership reinstated.
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