PAP Membership
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Annual dues are $200 for active members, $20 for resident and fellow members and Free for Students. Membership is on a calendar year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31). Questions regarding membership in the PAP should be directed to info@papath.org.
Group Practice Discounts
NEW for 2027 - we have a discount available for our Active Member category for practices paying as a group. Guidelines and participation form are available below. Please send all completed forms and any questions to PAP staff at info@papath.org.
10% Discount for 5-9 Active Members
20% Discount for 10-19 Active Members
30% Discount for 20+ Active Members
Definition of Membership Classes:
Active Member [eligible for group dues discount]: An active member shall be a graduate of a recognized School of Medicine or of Osteopathy who has completed a formal training program in Pathology toward the qualifications of the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology or of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or other certifying body judged to be of equivalent standards by the Executive Council of the Pennsylvania Association of Pathologists and who is practicing Pathology part or full time.
Resident/Fellow Member: A resident member shall be a graduate of a recognized School of Medicine or of Osteopathy, who is actively engaged in a formal training program (includes fellows) in Pathology toward the qualifications of the American Board of Pathology, or of the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology or of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or other certifying body judged to be of equivalent standards by the Executive Council of the Pennsylvania Association of Pathologists. Upon notification to the Secretary-Treasurer of completion of their residency and/or fellowship in Pathology, a resident member shall automatically be transferred to Active Member status.
Affiliate Member: A qualified individual who devotes the major portion of practice in Pathology or in one or more of its subdivisions, is eligible to be an affiliate member. Affiliate members shall not have the right to vote or hold elective office but may serve on standing or ad hoc committees. Dues would be assessed.
Inactive Member: An Active Member who is no longer engaged in the practice of pathology or has retired from active practice, upon written application and approval by the Executive Council, will be granted inactive status. Inactive members shall pay reduced dues and shall not have the right to vote while they are in this category of membership. Inactive members may only hold office as an inactive member board seat. Inactive members may serve on committees.
Medical Student Member: Individuals interested in pathology may join as student members. They cannot vote or hold office but may serve as non-voting committee members. Membership is free.