Pediatric-Focused CME
Learn from education designed around the clinical realities of caring for infants, children, and adolescents.
Join pediatric PAs from across the country in Austin for the 2026 SPAP Annual CME Conference.
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Join SPAP
Grow your pediatric practice. Find your people.
Join a national community of PAs, students, educators, and healthcare professionals committed to learning together, supporting one another, and strengthening the care of children.
Annual memberships begin at $20 for PA students.
Practicing PAs
Working in or interested in pediatrics
New Graduates
Beginning a career in PA practice
PA Students
Exploring pediatric opportunities
Partners & Supporters
Individuals and organizations supporting the mission
Why become a member
Membership built around pediatric PA practice
SPAP gives you access to relevant education, meaningful professional relationships, and opportunities to contribute to a growing national pediatric PA community.
Member Pricing
Receive reduced pricing on the annual CME conference, online education, and other eligible SPAP programs.
A National Community
Connect with PAs across pediatric primary care, subspecialties, hospital medicine, emergency care, education, and other settings.
Leadership & Service
Contribute through committees, educational programming, student outreach, precepting, mentorship, and elected leadership.
Career Development
Explore pediatric employment, postgraduate training, professional recognition, and opportunities to grow throughout your career.
A Stronger Voice
Help strengthen the visibility, professional development, and representation of PAs who care for children.
Real member value
An investment in your practice and your profession
Membership provides value through direct savings, but its impact goes further. You gain a professional network, access to pediatric-focused learning, and opportunities to shape the future of pediatric PA practice.
Find your membership
A place in SPAP for every stage and role
Review the options below, then select your membership level in the application at the bottom of the page.
Fellow
$100 / year
For NCCPA-certified PAs who want full participation in SPAP.
- Full voting rights
- Eligible to hold elected office
- Member conference and CME pricing
- Automatic annual renewal
New Graduate Fellow
$50 / first year
A reduced introductory rate for new PA graduates.
- One year at the new-graduate rate
- Transitions to regular Fellow pricing at renewal
- Member education and conference benefits
- No automatic recurring payment
SPAP/AAP Dual Member
$90 / year SPAP dues
For eligible Fellow members who also want affiliation with the American Academy of Pediatrics as a National Affiliate Member.
- Full SPAP voting rights
- Eligible to hold elected office
- Separate AAP membership and fee required
- Automatic annual renewal
Student Member
$20 / year
For students enrolled in an ARC-PA-accredited or provisional PA program.
- Student resources and programming
- Pediatric career and fellowship information
- Connection with pediatric PAs
- No automatic recurring payment
Associate Member
$100 / year
For non-PAs who want to participate in and support the work of SPAP.
- Participation in the Society
- Connection with the pediatric PA community
- No voting or elected-office rights
- Automatic annual renewal
Corporate Member
$300 / year
For organizations with an interest in supporting SPAP and the pediatric PA community.
- Organizational representation within SPAP
- Conference and communication privileges as applicable
- No voting or elected-office rights
- Automatic annual renewal
Where your dues go
Your membership helps move the Society forward
Joining SPAP is not only about receiving benefits. Your support helps create educational opportunities, strengthen student engagement, and build a more connected and visible pediatric PA community.
Every active member expands the Society’s reach and strengthens its ability to serve PAs and healthcare teams caring for children.
Getting started
Join in three simple steps
Choose your membership
Select the level that best matches your professional role, credentials, or stage of training.
Complete your application
Enter your contact and eligibility information and submit your annual dues securely online.
Get connected
Once active, log in to your profile and begin exploring SPAP education, events, resources, and opportunities.
Membership questions
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for Fellow membership?
Fellow membership is available to NCCPA-certified PAs. Fellow members receive full voting rights and may hold elected office within SPAP.
Who qualifies for Student membership?
Student membership is available to individuals enrolled in an ARC-PA-accredited or provisional PA program.
How does the SPAP/AAP Dual membership work?
Dual membership is for eligible Fellow members who also join the American Academy of Pediatrics as National Affiliate Members. AAP membership is separate and requires an additional fee. SPAP verifies AAP membership after enrollment.
Which memberships renew automatically?
Fellow, SPAP/AAP Dual, Associate, and Corporate memberships are currently configured for automatic annual renewal. New Graduate Fellow and Student memberships do not automatically recur.
I am already a member. How do I renew?
Log in to your SPAP account and open your member profile to review your membership status, renewal date, and payment options.
I am unsure which membership to choose. Who can help?
Contact SPAP before submitting your application, and a member of the leadership team can help identify the most appropriate membership level.
Your pediatric PA community is waiting
Learn with colleagues who understand your work, strengthen your pediatric practice, and help build a more connected future for PAs who care for children.
Select your membership level
Choose an option in the application below to begin. You will review the full membership description before entering your information and submitting payment.
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