COCD Membership Criteria

• Associate Members
• Candidate Members
• Corresponding Fellows
• Fellows
• Fellowship Trainees
• International Members
• Medical Students
• National Affiliates
• Resident Members
• Senior Members
• Specialty Fellows

Dues/year:

Medical Students, Residents and Fellowship Trainees - $0*
All other AAP National member types - $30*
Council Affiliates: $60
(*in addition to National dues)

National Member Special Requirements: Must be interested in contributing toward the objectives of the council.

Council Affiliate Members are:
a. licensed physicians, allied health professionals, child health professionals, emergency responders, community leaders, or others who are not eligible for membership in the Academy and 1) are interested in contributing towards the objectives of the Council, and 2) hold a professional role in some aspect of disaster management 

b. Physicians who practice medicine in another country and do not qualify for National Membership will be considered on an individual basis by the Council Executive Committee.

With the application for membership, an affiliate member candidate must submit:

1. Letter or e-mail from a current COCD member who can confirm their relevant professional role or interest in disaster preparedness.
2. The candidate's own statement (2-3 paragraphs) on why they are interested in working with the AAP and members of the COCD specifically with regards to meeting the needs of infants, children, adolescents and young adults in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Through submission of an application to join this Council, members agree to express an interest in and commitment to enhancing their own ability and the ability of others to improve pediatric disaster preparedness and recovery through development of collaborations and sharing of experiences, strategies, successes, and failures.