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SPAR Membership

2008 ACR/ARHP Conference
Join us in San Francisco, California for the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting October 24-29, 2008. Click here for more information on SPAR events at ACR.

Renew Your Membership Today!
It is time to renew your membership for the 2008-2009 membership year. You can renew on-line or download a printable membership application by clicking on the Join tab.

Beta Testers Needed
ARHP is looking for people in the field of Rheumatology to test the Modules which have been developed by the steering committee. Click here for more information on Beta Testing and ways to get involved.

Please download our Membership Application or click to join SPAR on-line using PayPal: Online Membership Application.

Membership Benefits:

Biannual newsletter with personal accounts of PAs in Rheumatology practice
Relationships with other professional organizations
- ACR
- ARHP
Exposure of PAs in Rheumatology through contributions to Arthritis Diagnosis, a new professional journal exclusively designed for PAs/NPs in the field of rheumatology
Updated Web site with extensive members section including
- Member directory
- CME resources
- Professional practice information
- Bylaws
Representation at ACR and AAPA annual meetings
Opportunities for volunteers, leaders, and mentors

Membership Categories:

Fellow Member – $30.00 (Must be a graduate of an approved PA program and a Fellow Member of AAPA.)
Associate Member – $30.00 (Same as Fellow but not a Fellow Member of AAPA. Includes practicing and non-practicing PAs both in and out of Rheumatology or Orthopedics.)
Physician Member – $30.00 (Any Rheumatology/Orthopedic physician.)
Student Member – $10.00 (Student enrolled in accredited PA program.)

Annual fees cover the period from July 1, 2007 through June 30th, 2008.