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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 and complete the required information
  2. Pay the associated fees
    • Voting Members pay the pro-rated dues - If membership is denied, applicant will be refunded the dues amount paid less a $25 application fee.
    • Non-Voting Members pay a non-refundable $25 application fee. If accepted, applicant must pay the pro-rated dues within 30 days of notification.
  3. Complete a Sponsor Interview (approximately 20-30 minutes)
  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. The approval process can take up to two months.

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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