As a CARRA member, you can:
Members must review/update their membership records annually and remain current on dues in order to be eligible for the above benefits.
Renew your membership today!
As of Feb. 1, late fees will apply.
To print an invoice and mail a check for your renewal, you will need to go through the renewal process. When you get to the 'Payment Options' screen, you have the option to either pay by credit card or print an invoice. Choose "Print an invoice" and then proceed. You will get a message that says, "Thank you for renewing your CARRA membership. A confirmation e-mail has been sent to your email. Please click here to download and print a copy of your invoice."
If you have any questions about printing an invoice, or need assistance, please contact CARRA at [email protected] or 414-918-9822.
Membership in CARRA includes access to the Members-Only Collaboration site, free registration for the Annual Scientific Meeting, and opportunities to engage with CARRA Research Committees.
The member categories and dues are as follows:
Membership Category |
New Membership Fee |
Annual Renewal Fee |
Annual Renewal Fee |
Pediatric Rheumatologist |
$150 |
$150 |
$200 |
Sponsored Voting Member |
$150 |
$150 |
$200 |
Emeritus Member |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Research Professional Member—Investigator |
$50 |
$50 |
$75 |
Research Professional Member—Research Coordinator Member |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Research Professional Member—Other |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Associate Physician Member |
$100 |
$100 |
$125 |
Health Care Professional Member |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Fellow Member |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Trainee Member |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Pediatric RheumatologistPediatric rheumatologists who spend at least 50% of professional effort in pediatric rheumatology. Must have and maintain active medical license. US providers must be board eligible or board certified. European members must possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for attaining the title "European Paediatric Rheumatologist" as defined by the paediatric section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Other non-US members must meet their local requirements/training standards for attaining the title of pediatric rheumatologist. Includes: US and International Pediatric Rheumatologists |
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Sponsored Voting MemberResearch scientists or health care professionals who are research investigators who meet the following requirements:
AND HAVE EITHER:
Two letters of support required for application, one must be from a voting member outside of the candidate’s institution. Includes: Research Scientists or Health Care Professionals who are Research Investigators (not limited to MD's) |
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Emeritus MemberAt the discretion of the Steering Committee, a CARRA voting member (Pediatric Rheumatologist or Sponsored Voting Member) who is no longer active in clinical research can be identified as an Emeritus Member. In order to be considered for re-classification to Emeritus status, the member must:
Includes: Voting Members no longer active in clinical research |
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Research Professional Member—InvestigatorA non-MD research and/or health care professional or postdoc who serves as investigator on research studies on pediatric rheumatic disease and does not meet the criteria for sponsored voting member. Must have advanced degree (e.g. MS, MA, NP, PhD). Includes: Non-MD research and/or Health Care Professionals, Postdocs |
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Research Professional Member—Research Coordinator MemberClinical research coordinators (including nurse coordinators) and research assistants who actively work with studies related to children with rheumatic disease. Letter of support required only for research coordinators working solely on non-CARRA Registry studies. Includes: Research Coordinators, Research Nurse Coordinators
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Research Professional Member—OtherResearch professionals that work on CARRA Research studies that do not meet the criteria for any other membership category. Examples include but are not limited to data coordinators, regulatory coordinators, and finance specialists. Includes: Pediatric Rheumatology Research study staff or other Research Professionals who do not meet any other membership category |
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Associate Physician MemberNon-Pediatric Rheumatologist MDs or DOs who actively care for children with rheumatic disease, and who do not meet the criteria for sponsored voting member. This includes Pediatric Rheumatologists who spend less than 50% professional effort in Pediatric Rheumatology. Includes: 1. All MD's and DO's other than Pediatric Rheumatologists and 2. Pediatric Rheumatologists who spend <50% in pediatric rheumatology |
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Health Care Professional MemberNon-MD health care professionals who actively care for children with rheumatic disease and are not trained research professionals. Must have active certification where appropriate. Includes: Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists |
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Fellow MemberA physician licensed in the United States or Canada who is currently participating in an approved Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship program in the United States or Canada. International Fellows: International physicians who are participating in training programs and not yet pediatric rheumatologists may apply for CARRA Fellow membership. Application must be accompanied by a letter from his/her program director confirming this status. Letter of support from CARRA voting member is required for non-pediatric rheumatology fellows only. Letter of support from a program director also required for International physicians to prove training status. Includes: Fellows |
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Trainee MemberA pediatric resident, graduate student, or medical student in the United States or Canada (others considered on a case-by-case basis—contact CARRA with inquiries). Letter of support from a current CARRA voting member is required. Includes: Residents, Graduate Students, Medical Students |
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