The Asian Pacific Society of Dialysis Access is a multidisciplinary society, joining nephrologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists, dialysis nurses and many other specialties with a special interest in all issues concerning dialysis access management. APSDA organizes international congresses and multidisciplinary courses every year in one of the major cities of Asian Pacific region.
Membership Categories
① Active membership: The lifetime fee for active membership shall be 100 US dollars. (50 US dollars for members from low-income countries)
The annual dues for active membership shall be 20 US dollars.
② Associate membership: The lifetime fee for associate membership shall be 50 US dollars. (25 US dollars for members from low-income countries).
The annual dues for associate membership shall be 10 US dollars.
③ Members-in-training: The annual dues for members-in-training shall be free.
④ Supporting membership : The supporting membership shall be made up industry representatives. Supporting members shall not be eligible to vote for the election of council members, but, shall be eligible to serve on committees. The annual dues for supporting membership shall be Free.
Note:
* All participants in the annual congress of the APSDA will be granted active membership for 1 year.
* In case of the annual membership, the membership period runs from January to December every year, and it is necessary to renew the dues every year to maintain the APSDA membership.
Membership Benefits
① Member discount on registration fees to annual congress, workshops and events of the APSDA
② Access to APSDA Website “Member’s Area” and “Online Education” sections
③ Receive updates of information on worldwide congresses and educational programs
④ Eligibility to apply for research or travel grants
⑤ Opportunity to serve on APSDA Committees
Note: The Membership period runs from January to December every year, and it is necessary to renew the dues every year to maintain the ASPDA Membership.