Membership
Membership in APS benefits your professional development, your colleagues, and people in pain. APS membership supports your continued professional development by providing peer-reviewed scientific and clinical publications and continuing education programs which examine pain from many perspectives. By joining APS you will also help advance quality of care for all pain patients by contributing your voice and support to members' efforts to
- advocate for enlightened legislation and regulatory policies to improve the environment for pain treatment at the state and local levels.
- work to elevate standards of pain care by developing and disseminating position statements and guidelines.
- advocate to increase federal funding for pain research.
- reach out to patient organizations, professional societies, and foundations to collaborate on common objectives for pain research and care.
- work to educate colleagues about the importance of effective pain assessment and treatment.
Members regularly receive:
- The Journal of Pain, a journal published nine times a year, provides a forum for scholarly presentation and commentaries on issues and controversies
- APS Bulletin, published bimonthly, which offers articles on clinical, policy and basic science topics, organizational news and a calendar of events
- Membership Directory, published annually, featuring complete listings of all APS members alphabetically, geographically and by specialty
- Principles of Analgesic Use in the Treatment of Acute Pain and Cancer Pain, a regularly updated reference guide offering concise descriptions of appropriate drug selection, variations in dosage among patients, rapid treatment of breakthrough pain and minimization of side effects
Membership also provides:
Continuing Education Opportunities at the annual scientific meeting, which routinely offers more than 30 symposia, plenary lectures, breakfast sessions, posters and exhibits, designed to appeal to a wide spectrum of specialists and interests.
Professional Development Courses are half-day in-depth sessions presenting the latest in pain research and practice issues.
The APS Annual Meeting offers continuing education credit in medicine, nursing, psychology, and pharmacy.
Special Interest Groups have been formed to allow members from all disciplines to gather, study and exchange views on areas of common interest. Special Interest Groups meet at the Annual Scientific Meeting. Optional participation in SIGs is available to all members.
Regional Sections offer members in most areas of the US the option to participate in local or regional activities of APS's affiliates.
Regional Sections offer continuing education and networking opportunities and most also offer a regional newsletter. Membership in APS's Regional Sections is separate from national membership and dues are charged by individual Regional affiliates.
Networking Opportunities abound at the annual meeting, in regional activities, committees, task forces, and other informal gatherings.
Membership Information
You may join or renew your membership online. The membership information is also available for download. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
Member Demographics
APS members come from a variety of disciplines and work settings and are involved in basic research, clinical research and treatment, advocacy, and public policy.
For more information about APS call the society headquarters at 847/375-4715 and speak with a member services representative.