Member

Yearly Dues: 

Member Application

• USA residents = $585 USD
• Canadian residents = $470 USD

Eligibility Requirements

A physician who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the United States or in Canada (residing and actively practicing in the US/Canada) and meets all of the criteria in either Path A or Path B:

Path A:

1. Certified to practice ophthalmology by one of the following:
   1. The American Board of Ophthalmology
   2. American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
   3. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
2. Completed at least one year of practice consisting of at least 50% pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus.
3. Satisfactorily completed an Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology compliant fellowship (training programs prior to 2006 will be “grandfathered” in).

Path B:

1. An international medical graduate who has completed an international or US-based fellowship training program and is now practicing in the United States or in Canada.
2. Completed at least two years of practice consisting of at least 50% pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus.

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International Member

Yearly Dues: $310 USD

International Application

Eligibility Requirements

A physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery, who is not currently practicing in the USA or Canada, and meets all of the criteria in either of the following paths:

International Path A 

1. Completion of a fellowship training program or preceptorship in pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus lasting 6 months or longer; and...
2.  Completed at least two years in practice consisting of at least 50% pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus.
   

International Path B 

1. No fellowship training program, but completed at least 5 years in practice consisting of at least 50% pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus.

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Associate Member 

Associate Application 

Yearly Dues: $585

Eligibility Requirements

Must meet all of the following:

1. A physician (MD/DO) who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the United States or in Canada, or a PhD.
2. Have either made significant contributions to the field of pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus, or has completed at least 5 years in practice consisting of at least 50% pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus.
3. Is not eligible for another class of AAPOS membership.
4. Have references from 2 active AAPOS members.

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Fellow-in-Training

Yearly Dues: $345 for 1-4 years

FIT Application

Eligibility Requirements

1. A physician who is currently in training in one of the following programs:
   1. Engaged on a full-time basis in an Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology (AUPO) compliant fellowship. 
   2. Engaged on a full-time basis in a fellowship for international physicians consisting of a 2-year preceptorship with an AAPOS Member, International Member, or Emeritus Member, or a program of fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus of at least six months under the direction of an AAPOS Member, International Member, or Emeritus Member.
2. Eligibility for the Fellow-in-Training membership category is for the duration of the fellowship program plus 2 years of practice for a total not to exceed 4 years. Thereafter, they will need to apply as a Full Member.

Note: a Fellow-in-Training does not have the right to vote and are ineligible to hold office.

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International Fellow-In-Training

Yearly Dues: $220 USD

Int'l FIT Application

Eligibility Requirements

1. A physician who is engaged on a full-time basis in a fellowship for international physicians consisting of a 2-year preceptorship with an AAPOS Member, International Member, or Emeritus Member, or a program of fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus of at least 6 months under the direction of an Active AAPOS Member, International Member, or Emeritus Member.
2. Eligibility for International Fellow-in-Training membership is for the duration of the fellowship program plus 2 years of practice for a total not to exceed 3 years. Thereafter they will need to apply as an International Member.

Note: an International Fellow-in-Training does not have the right to vote and are ineligible to hold office.

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Orthoptist Member

Yearly Dues: $130

Orthoptist Application

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be certified by either the American Orthoptic Council, or the Canadian Orthoptic Council, or an orthoptist whose country has full membership status in the International Orthoptic Association.

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Technician Member

Yearly Dues: $130

Technician Application

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be an ophthalmic technician (COA, COT, COMT, or other equivalency) at a Full Member's, Charter Member's, Associate Member's, or International Member's practice, and work at least 50% of the time in pediatrics.  

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Provisional Member

Provisional Application

Yearly Dues: NO FEE

Eligibility Requirements

• For medical students, you must attend a medical school accredited by one of the following:
  • The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
  • The Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CAMCS (CAMCE))
  • The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
• For ophthalmology residents, you must attend one of the following:
  • A residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
  • A residency program accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in ophthalmology.
  • Be in a one-year preliminary program before entering an ophthalmology residency.
  • Be a graduate of an American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC).
  • Be a graduate of the Committee On Accreditation Of Canadian Medical Schools (CAMCS (CAMCE)).
  • Be a graduate of the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
• Eligibility is only for the duration of medical school and/or residency training.
• Provisional Membership applications will be reviewed monthly by the Membership Committee with confirmation by the Board of Directors at the following month's Board meeting.

Note: a Provisional Member does not have the right to vote and are ineligible to hold office.

Volunteer With AAPOS as a Provisional Member

With a provisional membership, you can become a Pediatric Eye Ambassador! All Children See (ACS) is looking for medical students ready to volunteer who are excited about pediatric ophthalmology. This is a great opportunity to engage with members of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and learn more about pediatric ophthalmology and the All Children See program!

A Pediatric Eye Ambassador will:

• Assist in reaching out to potential marketing partners to expand our patient referrals
• Share/post on social media about All Children See and share posts from the Children's Eye Foundation of AAPOS social media platforms
• Report updates to the program manager at ACS@aapos.org

For more information about this volunteer opportunity, click here. 

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Administrator Member

Administrator Application

Yearly Dues: $60

Eligibility Requirements

• An individual who is a practice manager or administrator for an existing AAPOS Member, Associate, or Emeritus member’s practice.  
• Administrator applicants will be reviewed by the Membership Committee with confirmation by the Board of Directors.

Note: an Administrator Member does not have the right to vote and are ineligible to hold office.

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Eligibility Requirements

Please note that applicants are required to provide complete and accurate professional information and are responsible for obtaining references and verifications for credentials, licenses, certifications, and educational requirements.