Health Care Professionals
CARRA is a research network of over 550 pediatric rheumatologists, other physicians, researchers, and health care professionals. Our mission is to conduct collaborative research to prevent, treat, and cure pediatric rheumatic diseases. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit and a professional research organization.
CARRA Memberships
CARRA offers a variety of memberships and benefits to professionals engaged with pediatric rheumatology research and/or care at CARRA sites, other academic healthcare institutions, and medical care facilities. A CARRA site is a health care center with one or more current CARRA members.
All CARRA members are expected to participate in one or more research committees, participate in relevant surveys and elections, and abide by CARRA policies.
See below for CARRA membership types, eligibility, benefits, and relevant membership fees.
1. Physician and Pediatric Rheumatology Investigator Member (Annual Dues: $150)
View membership benefits HERE.
Includes the following individuals at CARRA sites, other academic healthcare institutions, and medical care facilities:
- All pediatric rheumatologists and physicians from other specialties
- Research scientists or health care professionals who have an advanced degree AND:
- Served as the Principal Investigator of a study undertaken within CARRA,
- OR
- For more than five (5) years committed at least 50% of professional effort in a field relevant to pediatric rheumatology and published at least three peer reviewed articles in a field relevant to pediatric rheumatology.
- All postdocs
- Emeritus and retired physicians and pediatric rheumatologists (Membership fees will be exempted for those holding the Emeritus title.)
2. Research and Health Care Professional Member (Annual Dues: N/A)
View membership benefits HERE.
Includes the following individuals at CARRA sites or other academic healthcare institutions:
- CARRA Registry Research coordinators and other pediatric rheumatology research coordinators working at CARRA sites.
- Health care professionals (nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, etc.) and other research professionals (such as site regulatory coordinators) working at CARRA sites or other medical care facilities who do not meet criteria for “Physician and Pediatric Rheumatology Investigator Members”
3. Trainee Member (Annual Dues: N/A)
View membership benefits HERE.
Includes the following individuals at CARRA sites or other academic healthcare institutions:
- Fellows participating in approved Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship programs in the US or Canada
- International physicians participating in training programs with the goal of becoming pediatric rheumatologists
- Pediatric Residents interested in pediatric rheumatology
- Medical Students interested in pediatric rheumatology
- Graduate Students interested in pediatric rheumatology
Apply for Membership
Online Application Requirements
All applicants will be asked to fill out a brief application form to provide their basic contact and demographic information, along with details regarding their experience with CARRA related research. As part of the online application process, all applicants will also be asked to:
- Provide a brief personal statement and describe:
- Your role/experience in pediatric rheumatology research
- Your role (if any) in caring for children with pediatric rheumatic diseases
- How you hope to engage with CARRA as a member
- Attest to the review, understanding and agreement to adhere to the CARRA Code of Ethics, CARRA Publication and Presentation Guidelines and CARRA Data and Sample Sharing Policy. Please review these documents via the links below prior to submitting your application.
Eligibility for membership will be assessed after review of your online application. If you meet the criteria and your membership is approved, you will receive an initial welcome email and be able to join committee and workgroups through your membership portal. Click here to learn more about CARRA’s research and stakeholder committees.
Click the button below to apply for CARRA membership.
Membership Renewal
Each year we ask members to renew their memberships by paying any relevant dues, reviewing and updating their membership profiles. This includes verifying current address(es), committees and workgroups. If your membership expired and you want to rejoin, or if you are unsure of your membership status, email [email protected].
For questions about CARRA membership, please contact Bailey Parker, Membership Manager, at [email protected]