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.
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
- Physicians with a doctoral degree in a health-related field (MD, DO, DDS, DVM);
- Those holding a PhD in life sciences; and
- 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.
Application Process
- Complete the ILADS Online Application – Upload your CV/Resume
- 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.
- Complete a Sponsor Interview
- 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.