Categories of Membership
Categories of SSMR membership include the following:
Active
An active member is an individual interested in male reproductive health. Active members pay full dues and have voting privileges. These members must also fulfill one of the following criteria:
- At least 20% of clinical practice or research effort must be in the area of infertility. Or
- Must have at least three months of basic or clinical training in male reproductive surgery or medicine. Or
- Must have demonstrated an interest in male reproduction by attending three meetings of the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction or by attending two SSMR meetings and a subject-oriented seminar dealing with infertility sponsored by the AUA. These should be completed within a five-year period.
Resident/Fellow/Postdoctoral Student
A resident, fellow, or postdoctoral student member has waived dues and has no voting privileges. These members must also submit a letter of attestation of current training status by a current Program Director or Preceptor.
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Graduating Fellow
A Fellow that has recently graduated and has waived dues for one year and has no voting privileges.
Senior/Honorary
A senior/honorary member will have at least 10 years of SSMR membership and be at least 62 years of age or retired; OR permanently disabled. This category of membership pays reduced dues and has voting privileges.
If you have questions regarding membership, please contact Amy Wilson at the SSMR office at 847-517-7225 or email info@ssmr.org.