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Types of Membership

Memberships cover the calendar year (January 1 to December 31) and are renewed annually. You can purchase or renew your membership for the following calendar year beginning on October 1.


Regular Member
:    Any individual who has completed their training but has not yet retired. All Regular Members will have online e-print access to PPE.

Regular Member – $190


Student/Fellow Member*:
    Any individual actively enrolled in graduate training or fellowship program in a related field. PPE access for student members in not currently available.

Student/Fellow Member (no journal) – $35
*Copy of current student/fellow ID or documentation of student/fellow status may be requested

Emeritus Member:    Any individual who has been a regular member of the Society for 5 consecutive years and is retired. All Emeritus Members will have online e-print access to PPE.

Emeritus Member – $95


Bundled Membership:
    Can be applied to student/trainee members. Each bundle includes five memberships.

Bundled Membership (no journal) – $150

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SPER is committed to reducing financial barriers to society membership. Students and trainees are automatically granted a discounted membership with proof of student/trainee status. Regular and emeritus members who wish to request a discount on SPER membership due to financial hardship should write to Sue Bevan, Administrative Director of SPER (sbevan@sper.org).