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Become A Chapter Member
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the Health Physics Society. Applications for membership are accepted from any person engaged in a field of work related to radiation protection or radiation science, or whose participation would simply benefit the chapter. Membership in the national organization of the Health Physics Society, while encouraged, is not a requirement for membership in our local chapter.
New members can register and pay their initial dues using the form below. Please select the most appropriate membership category below. Current members who need to renew their membership should log in to this site, click the Renew button and pay the renewal invoice. Questions about membership should be sent to the chapter’s Membership or Affiliate Director as appropriate.
Membership Categories
Plenary Member
Plenary membership is our general membership category. Applicants who are members of the Health Physics Society are automatically eligible to become plenary members of our local chapter upon registration and payment of annual dues. All other applications will be accepted at the discretion of the Membership Director.
Student Member
Student membership is open to students who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate training program related to a health physics discipline. Proof of student or trainee status must be demonstrated each year upon membership renewal. Student members do not have voting privileges.
Affiliate Member
Affiliate membership is open to companies, groups, and organizations interested in the field of radiation protection, subject to acceptance by our Affiliate Director. To learn more about the benefits of Affiliate Membership please contact our Affiliate Director. Please visit our Affiliates page to see a list of our current Affiliates. Each Affiliate organization can designate one individual as their organization’s representative. This individual is offered complimentary plenary membership in the chapter and their contact information will be listed on our Affiliates page.