BEMS MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

SUSTAINING MEMBER (SM)
A person or corporation may be elected a Sustaining Member by the Board of Directors as a result of demonstrated and substantial acts benefitting the Society or its purpose. Only in the case of a person qualified as a Member may a Sustaining Member vote or hold office. Specific benefits and a fee of $1000 have been established.

FULL MEMBER (FM)
Persons who are active in the field of bioelectromagnetics or allied areas as demonstrated by independent, original research or by other activities which have significantly fostered the development of the field are qualified to be Members. The rights and privileges of Members include voting, holding office and subscribing to Society publications at a reduced rate.

CHARTER MEMBER (FC)
Those persons who joined in 1979-1980 and who meet requirements of Full Member plus having paid a 1979 dues of $100.00. Dues for Charter members are waived upon retirement. Charter Member applications expired January 1, 1980.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER (FA)
Persons who have an interest in bioelectromagnetics or allied fields but whose professional activities are in other areas are qualified to be Associate Members. Associate Members may become retired Associate Members eligible for a reduced fee upon retirement and Board approval of the application.

STUDENT MEMBER (FS)
Senior undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a program leading to a degree in any of the fields related to bioelectromagnetics are qualified to be Student Members. The student's advisor must sign the application.

EMERITUS MEMBER (FE)
An Emeritus Members fulfills the requirements for a Member, but has become Emeritus or retired at the member's own institution and is not actively employed. Such a Member has all the rights and privileges of members. The Board of Directors must approve each appointment to Emeritus Membership. An individual must be a BEMS member for at least one year before being granted Emeritus status.

* Emeritus or retired applicants, please submit an Emeritus Membership Application or Retired Members Application. Regular membership for one year is required before admission to emeritus or retired status.
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TO APPLY for membership, fill out this application form and return it to the Society office.

If you are a renewing memeber, please use the dues invoice form.

For more information about membership in the Bioelectromagnetics Society, contact:
Gloria Parsley, Executive Director
2412 Cobblestone Way
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 663-4252
FAX: (301) 694-4948
gloriaparsley@aol.com