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Join ILADS

The International Lyme and Associates Diseases Society (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.

For those applicants living outside of North America who would like to join, please email membership@ilads.org.

ILADS Membership Benefits:

  • Community

    • Engage in a network of medical professionals with similar interests and concerns
    • Discuss relevant topics in Member-Only Discussion Forum
    • Locate fellow colleagues on online Member Directory

  • Education

    • Receive discounts at ILADS sponsored events and education
    • Attend complimentary Members' only webinars
    • Grow in experience and knowledge through our educational offerings in the exclusive ILADEF Physician Training Program

  • Membership

    • Access to Members-Only Newsletter
    • Find and promote Employment opportunities
    • Attend Annual Members’ Meeting

  • Participation

    • Join colleagues in BIG DATA research
    • Serve on committees to help shape the future of ILADS

Criteria for Membership

ILADS welcomes healthcare professionals interested in advancing the treatment of Lyme and associated diseases.

Membership categories include:

Voting Membership is open to:

  • Medical providers with a doctoral degree in a health-related field  (MD, DO, DDS, DVM, DMD)
  • Nurse Practitioners (NPs) licensed to practice in their field that have full independent prescription writing authority without oversight.
  • Those holding a PhD, ScD. or Psy.D in a medical field; and
  • Those with an AANMC-accredited Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree that have prescribing authority for antibiotics in the state in which they are licensed or have completed a CNME approved residency program.

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.

Application Process

  1. Complete the ILADS Online Application – Upload your CV/Resume
  2. Pay the associated fees
    • Voting Members pay the pro-rated dues
    • Non-Voting Members pay a non-refundable $25 application fee then if accepted will pay the pro-rated dues.
  3. Complete a Sponsor Interview
  4. New applications and supportive materials are reviewed by the Membership Committee members and applicant recommendations are presented monthly to the ILADS Board of Directors for consideration.

NOTE: The ILADS policy for Non-Voting member applications is limited to a certain number of accepted applications each month. Due to the overwhelming number of applicants in this category membership applicants may be put on a Waiting List until openings occur in this category.

If you have questions, please email membership@ilads.org.

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