Dues to the Society are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. A portion of dues, however, is not tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, to the extent that the Society engages in lobbying. The non-deductible portion of your 2012 dues is 25%.
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
$300
per year
Active members will be physicians who reside within the State of Texas, are licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and are actively engaged in the practice of pain management. Active members will have full voting rights and be eligible to hold office until retirement. If one qualifies for Active membership, then that physician will not be considered for any other membership category.
ASSOCIATE 1 MEMBERSHIP
$175
per year
Associate 1 members will be physicians who reside outside the State of Texas. Associate 1 members will be accorded all the privileges of the Society, but they will not have voting privileges and not be eligible to hold office in the Society.
ASSOCIATE 2 MEMBERSHIP
$100
per year
Associate 2 members will be non-physician pain practitioners and member-sponsored associates in Texas, i.e., nurses, physician assistants and other allied health personnel. Associate 2 members will be accorded all the privileges of the Society, but they will not have voting privileges and not be eligible to hold office in the Society.
TRAINEE MEMBERSHIP
$50
per year
Trainee members will be individuals currently in a recognized training program related to pain management, including those executing fellowships. Trainees may stay in this membership category one additional year after the completion of their training program as they transition into practice.
MILITARY
$150
per year
Military members will be full time active duty physicians who reside within the State of Texas, are licensed by the Texas Medical Board and are actively engaged in the practice of pain management. Military members will have full voting rights and be eligible to hold office until retirement. If one qualifies for Military membership, then that physician will not be considered for any other membership category.
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BUSINESS
$500
per year
Business Members shall be individuals affiliated with businesses (pharmaceutical, medical device, provide goods or services) that are interested in pain management. Business members shall be accorded all of the privileges of the Society including attendance to all general membership and scientific meetings of the Society. They shall not be eligible to vote or to hold office in the Society
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Information below explaining categories of membership available by application is excerpted from the Texas Pain Society Bylaws. Membership shall be gained by submitting a completed application to the Business Office for processing.
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