CMSC members enjoy many activities and benefits: Our annual education conference provides a rich networking opportunity to meet leading MS professionals from all areas of MS care and research. Members also receive our membership directory and other publications of the CMSC. As an international clearinghouse for research results, the latest treatments, clinical trials, and patient education programs, we provide our members with the most current information about MS for both themselves and their patients. In addition, members receive access to speakers bureaus, one-on-one consultations with CMSC staff, and members-only web site resources. Lastly, membership gives you and your organization a chance to be involved directly in shaping the future of MS care.

The CMSC has several membership categories ranging from individual memberships to full center affiliations. Each member pays annual dues and receives full benefits and rights as an official CMSC member.

Full Membership
To qualify for full membership, a center must be engaged in the comprehensive care of persons with multiple sclerosis and research related to the disease. There must be clear evidence of comprehensive care, including the ability to evaluate, manage medical, psychological, social and rehabilitative problems related to MS. In addition, full members must have specific educational programs for patients, caregivers, and professionals. Full members must also be active in research related to the problems posed by MS.

Associate Membership
Associate members are health care providers who do not meet the criteria for full membership, but are involved in the comprehensive care of patients with multiple sclerosis.

VA Associates
VA members must be clinics or centers that are part of the VA system. Their programs must meet all requirements for full membership.

Supporters
Our supporters are corporations, organizations, and other groups not directly involved in the care of persons with multiple sclerosis, but contribute to such care through their products, services, or activities. Support membership requires a minimum donation set by the Board of Trustees. See our supporter's section for more details.

Liaisons
Liaisons are corporations, organizations, and other groups not directly involved in with MS care or services but wish to support and be affiliated with the CMSC.

Individual Membership
Individual members include professionals (physicians, health professionals, scientists, students) who wish to associate with the Consortium and its programs. These members must be engaged in the care of persons with multiple sclerosis or their care givers or have a special interest in MS research. This category includes those providers and clinics that are too limited in their scope to qualify for full membership. Student Members must be full-time students in the health care field or related discipline and have a special interest in MS.

All membership applications are reviewed by the CMSC Membership Committee and require the submission of some basic information in addition to your professional qualifications. Application for full center membership are reviewed by the CMSC Board prior to acceptance. If you are interested in becoming a CMSC member, please choose the appropriate from below, complete and return to the CMSC administrative office.

Click here to submit the CMSC New Membership Application Form (INDIVIDUALS)
Click here to submit the CMSC New Membership Application Form (FULL MEMBERS/CENTERS)

Click here to download the CMSC Annual Membership Dues Form

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*Note: The dues listed on our web site are not guaranteed and are subject to change without notice.