Membership

Membership Types and Rates

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Welcome to the Vulvar Dermatoses Research Consortium (VDRC)! Choose the membership type that fits you best:

 A. Active Member (Physicians)

Who: Board-certified dermatologists or non-dermatologist physicians/scientists (MD, MBBS, DO, MD/PhD or equivalent) with significant professional effort in vulvar health.

B. Trainee Member (Students, Residents, Fellows)

Who: Graduate students, medical students, postdoctoral researchers, residents, or fellows currently participating in clinical and/or research training in vulvar health.

*If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to pay dues, please reach out to our Membership Chair, Dr. Fotouhi, via email (afotouhi@uchicagomedicine.org). 

C. Affiliate Member (Non-Physicians)

Who: Non-physician members (Research associates, coordinators, physician extenders, or Ph.D. scientists) with an interest in vulvar health but without the level of professional effort to be eligible for Active Member status. 

Update: As part of our ongoing efforts to refine the mission and structure of the VDRC, we are updating our membership guidelines to restructure the role of patient partners and corporate supporters. We look forward to sharing these exciting opportunities!