Pacific Paediatric Association (PPA)

Memberships

Why Join the Pacific Paediatric Association?

Membership connects you to the leading paediatrics network in the Pacific Islands. As a member, you will:

  • Access paediatric conference presentations, training materials, and resources

  • Be part of a strong professional community advocating for Pacific child health equity

  • Receive updates on regional training, fellowships, and professional development opportunities

  • Connect with colleagues through special interest groups and networks

  • Strengthen child health services across the Pacific by contributing your expertise

Join the Pacific Paediatric Association today and help shape the future of paediatrics in the Pacific Islands.

Paediatricians and Health Professionals residing in the following Pacific countries are eligible to apply for Full or Associate Membership:

  • American Samoa

  • Australia

  • Cook Islands

  • Fiji

  • Hawai’i

  • Kiribati

  • Nauru

  • New Caledonia

  • New Zealand / Aotearoa

  • Niue

  • Palau

  • Papua New Guinea

  • Samoa

  • Solomon Islands

  • Tokelau

  • Tonga

  • Tuvalu

  • Vanuatu

  • Full Membership

    Full membership is available to registered medical practitioners who practice full or part-time in Paediatrics or Child Health, hold a recognised postgraduate paediatric qualification, or have a long term vocational commitment to Paediatrics.  This membership is open to Paediatricians who reside and practice in Pacific countries.  Full members are entitled to voting rights, eligibility for election to the Executive, and are required to pay membership fees of $200 FJD every two years.

  • Associate Membership

    Associate membership is open to clinicians and others who do not meet the criteria for full membership but have been approved by the Executive.  While Associate members are required to pay membership fees, which are $100 FJD every two years, they do not have voting rights and are not eligible for election to the Executive.

  • Life Membership

    Life Membership is granted to paediatricians who have made significant contributions to the Association and have been approved by the Executive. Life Members are exempt from paying fees but retain the right to vote.

  • Honorary Membership

    Clinicians who may not meet the criteria for ordinary membership but have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing child health. Honorary members are exempt from voting, holding office, and paying membership fees.

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