The Society Provides-

• Facilities to students,Scholars and Institutions for the study od or Research in Pediatrics in any of its aspects by way of scholarships, fellowships, grants, endowments, etc

• Either through itself or in cooperation with other bodies or persons fellowships, prizes, cerficates, deplomas of proficiency in the science of prdiatrics and conduct such tests,examinations or other scrutiny as may be prescribed from time to time.

• Free of cost or at subsidized cost its official journals, books, perodicals or publications on pediatrics and allied subjects which the society thinks is desirable for the promotion of its objects.

• Opportunity to its member to participatein conferences, Lectures, Mewetings, Seminars, Symposia, Workshops, Continuing Medical Education Program, etc.

• Opportunity to became members of its Branches / Subspecialty Chapters / Groups / Cells /Committees.

Affiliations / Collaborations –

The Society is affiliated to:

1) International Pediatric Association (IPA)

2) International Society of Tropical Pediatrics (ISTP)

3) American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP)

4) Asian Pacific Pediatric Association (APPA)

5) Asian Society for Pediatric Infectious Disease (Aspid)

6) Pediatric Association of SAARC (PAS)

7) Royal College of Pediatrics and child Health (RCPCH)

Categories of Membership-

1) Student Member:

: Applicant who has passed M.B.B.S. and doing Post Graduation can enroll himself/herself at 50% of the prevailing rate of life membership at the time of admission and pay the balance 505 within 4 years or earlier. On making full payment . he/she will be entitled to “Associate Life “ or “Life “ depending on the graduation / post graduation status.

2) Associate OR Associate Life Member:

Applicant who was passed M.B.B.S. only, have an option to became Annual Member I.e :Associate Life” Member (renewable every year) OR “Associate Life” Member by paying membership amount in one lump sum.

3) Ordinary or Life Member:

Application holding M.B.B.S. and Post Graduation (such as D.C.H,M.D.(Ped),D.N.B (ped) or any other degree recognized by the Executive Boardof IAP as equivalent) are eligible to be “Ordi”ary" Member (renewable every year) OR “Life” Member by paying life membership amount one lump sum.

HOW TOAPPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP-

Application should be made in the prescribed from. Along with the application for mrmbership of IAP, photo copies of the following documents should be submitted –

1) Photo copies of the M.B.B.S. & post Graduation Certificates as (as per degrees listed in your application)

2) Photo copies of the degrees registration ceretificates with State Medical Council OR Medical Council of India (as the case may be).

3) Certicate from the HOD stating that the applicant is a bonafide student of his/her Medical College (if the application is for “Student “ Membership ).

Membership Fee-

The Membership Fee Structure is as follows:

Category of membership	Admission Fee	Membership Fee	Total Ammount Payable
Student	Rs 500/ (payable at the Time of admission)	Rs 500/-(Total payable rs 5500/ at at the time of admission i.e. 50% of e the current lifemembership amount and admission fee) and balance RS 4500/ -on or before completion of 4 years of student Membership).	RS 10,000/-
Association	Rs 500/-	Rs 1,000/-	Rs 1,500/-
Associate life	Rs 500/-	Rs 9500/-	Rs 10,000/-
Ordinary	Rs 500/-	Rs 10000/-	Rs 1,500/-
Life	Rs 500/-	Rs 9500/-	Rs 10,000/-

The Membership Fee should be paid by a crossed bank draft drawn in favor of “INDIAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS” payable at Mumbai. Add Rs 100/-, if IAP photo identity Card is desired.