Section/Council Member

Section and Council membership is only available to AAP members in good standing. Not all Sections and Councils accept all AAP member types. To find out if the group you are interested in accepts your member type, please visit Specific qualifications and requirements for each Section/Council for more information.

Current AAP members may be able to join a Section or Council through the online application* available on the Member Center.

To apply for Section/Council membership Click Here (PDF file)

*For a list of Sections and Councils that offer the online application, (PDF file).

Affiliate

Affiliate membership is available to those who are not eligible for AAP Fellowship. Applicants for Section/Council Affiliation must meet the qualifications and requirements stipulated by the respective Bylaws and the AAP Board of Directors. To find out if the Section or Council you are interested in accepts Affiliate members, click on the link below to view their specific qualifications.

Please be aware that most Section/Councils require additional materials for consideration. Applications will not be processed until all necessary materials are received. Click here for Specific qualifications and requirements for each Section and Council.