Regular Membership
Regular Membership is open to any
applicant who is interested in research
in human genetics or in issues
pertaining to human genetics. Members
may be elected to office, serve on
committees, and vote on Society matters.
Spouse/Partner Membership
Spouse/Partner Membership is open to
couples. Each person is a Regular
Member but the couple receives only one
Journal subscription.
Trainee Membership
Trainee Membership is open to
postdoctoral fellows, residents, and
bona fide students participating in
degree-granting programs. No individual
shall remain a Trainee Member for longer
than 5 years without documentation of
student, resident, or postdoctoral
fellow status.
Emeritus Membership
Emeritus Membership is open to all
persons who have been a Regular Member
of ASHG for at least five years, and
have retired from their position or
practice. Emeritus members are entitled
to all rights and benefits of regular
membership, but are not required to pay
a fee
unless they choose to subscribe to the
Journal.