Periodontal residents may enjoy all benefits of AAP membership at a significantly reduced cost...

Student Membership Eligibility and Benefits

Periodontal residents may enjoy all benefits of AAP membership at a significantly reduced cost.

SPECIAL INCENTIVES TO JOIN IN 2008

Join the AAP as a Student Member from April 15 through September 15, 2008, and you could win!! The Student Membership Application has all the details, or contact the Membership Department at member.services@perio.org.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Who belongs to the American Academy of Periodontology?

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is the professional organization for periodontists and dentists with an interest in the specialty as well as residents preparing to enter the profession. As a member, you join a network of more than 8,300 dental professionals in over 70 countries, students in accredited residency programs, and general and restorative dentists with a special interest in interdisciplinary treatment through expanded knowledge of periodontics.

Who is eligible for Student membership in the American Academy of Periodontology?

Any individual who is continuously enrolled in a 3-year training program in periodontology accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is eligible for Student membership in the Academy.

How much is Academy membership and what kind of payment does the Academy accept?

The 2008 dues rate for Student members is $109. The Academy accepts both Visa and MasterCard. Payment of dues is required when the membership application is submitted.

I just graduated from my postdoctoral periodontal training program. What now?

The most important thing is not to let your Academy membership lapse. Student members have several options following graduation. However, if a Student member allows his membership to lapse, he or she will be required to pay an application fee to join the Academy again. Academy Bylaws allow Student members to transfer member categories without paying an application fee assuming membership has not lapsed.

The first few years out of school can be both exciting and challenging. The Academy recognizes those challenges and has created two membership options that may assist you in your transition.

As a member of the Academy the choice is yours to make. The table below provides an overview of the difference in pricing structures to assist you in deciding between the two options.

EVENT/PRODUCTSTUDENT MEMBER PRICINGACTIVE MEMBER PRICING
2007 Annual Meeting Registration Fee* In advance - $335
On-site - $535
In advance - $550
On-site - $750
2007 Specialty Conference—Optimizing Clinical Outcomes: The Perio-Ortho Relationship $150$345
Annals of Periodontology (Vols. 1, 2 and 5) $38 $72
Annals of Periodontology (Vol. 4) $29 $59
Annals of Periodontology (Vols. 3 and 6) $48 $88
Annals of Periodontology (Vol. 8) $54 $98
*Fees quoted are the registration fees for a graduated Student member. There is a less expensive fee for students still in school (in advance - $210/on-site - $310).

What happens if I plan to practice outside the United States and its territories?

No matter where you relocate following graduation, you will enjoy the two-year grace period in the Student member category. When the Academy notifies you that it is time to transfer, you will be required to transfer into the International category of membership. You will also receive an International member transfer application that you will be required to complete and return to the Academy.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

What resources does the American Academy of Periodontology provide Student members?

Your first and best Academy resource is the AAP Web site (www.perio.org). An index of Web Links for Students takes you to a wealth of information specific to your needs as a student and beginning practitioner.

Does the Academy provide any kind of financial assistance to Student members?

The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation offers a number of scholarship and fellowship programs that are of interest to the Academy's Student members:

Is there an established Academy member that I can connect with for guidance?

The AAP Volunteer Mentor programAAP Members Only Page is the program for you. Students can search the online database of mentors by geographic area to locate a nearby Academy member who is interested in serving as a mentor to a Student member.

Does the Academy offer any special programs specifically for students?

Transitioning from a postdoctoral periodontal student to a practitioner can be a very confusing time. To help postdoctoral students with this transition, the AAP hosts a complimentary student luncheon at the Annual Meeting. All AAP Student Members who register for the Annual Meeting, are invited to attend this event.

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