Join ILADS
ILADS is the leading international medical society devoted to the treatment of Lyme and associated tick-borne diseases. We focus on supporting providers in evidence-based medicine to achieve better outcomes for patients with tick-borne illnesses.
ILADS members gain access to:
Community of Experts
A forward-thinking Lyme & tick-borne disease medical and research community, gathered together on our members-only site.
Member Forums
ILADS members have access to the world’s largest and most experienced group of clinical experts on tick-borne diseases. Practicing clinicians can pose questions about clinical care and advances in the field to their colleagues and receive personal responses from the experts.
Specialization
Join groups based on your specialties and interests to share insights and best practices.
Discounts for the ILADS Annual Scientific Conference
ILADS members receive a discounted rate for all ILADS-sponsored meetings.
Physician Training Program
Study with leading clinical experts in a 1-on-1 week-long session. Participants shadow a designated expert as they take on the challenges of treating patients with Lyme and other tick-borne disease. Pairings are individually tailored to meet the educational needs of participants, regardless of their general experience level or familiarity with tick-borne disease.
Research & Training Materials
Access cutting edge ideas and works from fellow ILADS members, including published papers, infographics, videos and more.
Applications
ILADS welcomes healthcare professionals interested in advancing the treatment of Lyme and associated diseases.
Membership categories include:
Voting Membership is open to
- Physicians with a doctoral degree in a health-related field (MD, DO, DDS, DVM);
- Those holding a PhD in life sciences;
- or those with an AANMC-accredited Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree, (or equivalent international degree) who have passed the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam (NPLEX) and completed a naturopathic medicine residency.
Non-Voting Affiliate Membership is open to allied healthcare professionals with an interest in the diagnosis, treatment, management and/or research of Lyme and associated diseases.
Non-Voting Student Membership is open to medical students who are enrolled in a full-time healthcare training program and have an interest in learning about Lyme and associated diseases.