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ESPGHAN provides a professional and a scientific network to advance research and enhance the standards of care for patients and families wherever we may work.
Some of the world’s most distinguished leaders in their fields are members of our society. ESPGHAN also has members who are trainees, nurses and dieticians to ensure that this growing multi-disciplinary approach improves the outcomes for children in Europe.

Why Join Us

Network

Join the most distinguished leaders in their fields

Practice support

Get professional training and guidelines and access to exclusive educational content

Research support

Obtain funding for your work and lobby to support the community

Membership options

The five different types of ESPGHAN membership open opportunities to everyone working within PGHN in Europe and globally. Applicants should have an active interest in PGHN for joining ESPGHAN.

Benefits for all ESPGHAN Members include:

  • to be part of a relevant professional and scientific network
  • to be at the forefront of PGHN activity in an ESPGHAN committee or working group
  • to access funding opportunities and reduced congress fees
  • to get our journal (JPGN) - Online Access 
  • to receive regular newsletters on ESPGHAN and related activities

Special benefits for Full Members:

  • voting rights for all new members, council members and at the AGM

Only members in good standing (i.e. having paid their dues) have access to the benefits associated to their membership type.

Become a member in 3 steps

1

Select your membership type and submit your application

2

Application approval by ESPGHAN Council

3

Online voting by ESPGHAN membership

APPLICATION PROCESS

ESPGHAN offers 2 membership intakes per year:

Deadline for application Notification Effective Membership fees

Intake 1

March 31st

Mid-June each year

July 1st

50% (of the annual rate)

Intake 2

September 30th

Mid-December each year

January 1st

100%

Applicants who intend to become a member before the Annual Meeting must apply by September 30th. 

Step 1 Select your membership type and submit your application

  • Apply online for the respective member type (application sent via email cannot be accepted)
  • Upload your CV and support letter : The support letter should be from a Full or Emeritus Member of ESPGHAN in good standing (membership fees paid for the running year) and not serving at Council. 

Please make sure to omit data you do not wish to share with our members when you submit your application. 

Applicants for AHP membership (only) may contact the ESPGHAN Office should they be unable to find a sponsor.

Step 2 – 3 Application approval and online voting

  • Your application will be reviewed by the ESPGHAN Office to ensure it meets the necessary requirements for the upcoming society reviews. Should the ESPGHAN Office consider any information to be missing, you will be contacted respectively.
  • Complete applications will be reviewed by the ESPGHAN Council and voted on by the ESPGHAN Full Membership via an online ballot.

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ESPGHAN provides a professional and a scientific network to advance research and enhance the standards of care for patients and families wherever we may work.

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