Membership
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How to Become a Member
The CAG welcomes membership applications from any individuals with an interest in medical education or research in gastrointestinal health and disease and offers four categories of membership:| Regular Members: | Physicians, nurses, other health professionals and biomedical scientists |
| Trainee Members: | Graduate students, residents and post-doctoral or research fellows holding a training position related to gastroenterology or gastrointestinal research. |
| Affiliate/International Members: | Physicians and those in allied health fields who live outside Canada |
| Supporting Members: | Representatives of industry or government who play a role in policies, administration, or funding related to gastroenterology practice, education or research. |
Membership Benefits by category
| Membership type |
Annual Fee** |
CDDW Registration* |
Can J Gastro & CAG Mailings |
Voting Privileges |
Eligible for Research Funding |
| Regular |
† |
$75 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Trainee |
None |
$25 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Retired | None |
None |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Affiliate/International |
$225 |
$375 |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Supporting |
$650 |
$75 |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
*CDDW registration fees go up after December 31st. After December 31, CDDW non-member registration fee is $800
† The annual fee for Regular membership is $400 (2012) or 3 years membership is $1050 (2012-2014) plus applicable taxes.
The Admissions Committee reviews applications for membership on a quarterly basis, and upon approval applicants begin receiving benefits as Provisional members. Provisional members are then presented to the membership at the Annual General Meeting for final approval.
Note: To be declared a Provisional Member prior to CDDW, complete applications for Regular and Affiliate/International Membership must be received at the National Office no later than January 31
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