Students, Why Join ISMPP?

Students should join ISMPP because it gives them early, practical exposure to the medical publications/communications profession—plus a global network, education, and career-building opportunities at a student-friendly rate of $95.

Student Membership Details

You qualify for ISMPP student membership if you:

• are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in 9+ credits per semester

• enrolled in an accredited post-doctoral or resident program

• cannot be working full time

Student members may not:

• be nominated for or elected to a position on the Board of Trustees,

• vote in any Board election or participate in any other membership vote such as an amendment to our Bylaws, or

• volunteer on an ISMPP committee (unless invited by Chair to represent Student member needs regarding a specific initiative on an ad hoc basis).

Proof of student status (required)

On the membership application, please upload one of the following documents showing current dates, your name, and the school name and address:

• A transcript or course list showing the courses you are enrolled in with current dates

• A scanned copy of your student identification card with an explicit date on it (showing you are enrolled for the current school year)

• A letter from your college student affairs or admissions office (on official college letterhead) stating that you are enrolled as a student with the time period

• Proof that you have accepted an offer to attend an eligible college or university with current dates