About Membership

Members of the Society of Family Planning are united by a vision of just and equitable abortion and contraception, informed by science. If you share this vision, have a demonstrated interest in conducting or leveraging family planning research, and are in good professional standing, we hope you will join us and become a member today.

Benefits of Membership

DISCOVER
  • Stay up to date with scientific and clinical developments in family planning with your no-cost subscription to the digital and print versions of our journal, Contraception.
  • Explore Society Education to access more than 100 hours of courses on clinical practice, research training, institutional advocacy, and more. 
  • Access no-cost, robust human subjects research training through the CITI Program
  • Learn about and present on the most pressing topics in family planning at our Annual Meeting. Members receive discounted registration and early access to accommodations.

  • CONNECT
  • Network with colleagues across a multitude of disciplines with the members-only portal, Society Connect, where you can:
    • Search for members by name, location, discipline, and interest
    • Collaborate with members in community forums
    • Post and find paid internships and job opportunities
  • Keep up to date on Society events
  • Share your passion and establish new collaborations by joining one of our Special Interest Groups (SIGs); members get priority access to SIG convenings at the Annual Meeting.

  • ENGAGE
  • Develop your leadership as a SIG Chair
  • Receive discounted membership with partner organizations, including the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Contribute to the Society through participation in the Board, Committees, and open calls for program participation

  • RALLY
  • Take part in ongoing advocacy efforts designed to meet the moment.
  • Dues

    These membership dues are effective starting January 5th, 2021.


    Student
    Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
    (eg BS, MPH, MD, PhD).

    $50/year

    self-pay

    $75/year

    with institutional support

    Early Career
    Graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program within the past five years, or currently in a post-graduate program
    (post-doctoral, residency, or fellowship).

    $150/year

    self-pay

    $200/year

    with institutional support

    Professional
    Established post-undergraduate or graduate career of five or more years, and not currently enrolled in a post-graduate program (post-doctoral, residency, or fellowship).

    $300/year

    self-pay

    $400/year

    with institutional support

    Associate
    Works in a partner organization or a supporting role, and does not fall under other categories.

    $100/year

    self-pay

    $150/year

    with institutional support

    Retired
    Retired from a career in family planning clinical care or research.

    $150/year

    self-pay


    Existing members in their renewal period can pay their dues here. Members who would like to pre-pay their memberships may do so by emailing Membership@SocietyFP.org. Financial support is available to both members and prospective members facing financial barriers to paying for their membership dues. Learn more on Society Connect.

    Special Interest Groups

    Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member-led communities of practice focused on topics related to the science and clinical care of family planning and are an exclusive benefit of Society membership. Each SIG is shaped by its members and has unique goals and practices specific to the desires of the group. Participation in a SIG provides members with opportunities to establish and deepen relationships with colleagues in the field, build professional skills, and exchange ideas. 

    • Adolescent sexual and reproductive health 
    • Advocacy
    • Black, Indigenous, and people of color
    • Early pregnancy assessment clinics
    • Family medicine
    • Medical educators
    • Medically complex pregnancies
    • Nurses, Midwives, and APCs
    • Research implementation
    • Substance use disorders
    • Telehealth

    You can read more about these groups, including information on meeting times and how to join on Society Connect. If you have any questions about these groups, or member benefits, please contact us.

    “My 20+ years of experience in law, advocacy, coalition, and team building and management have taught me that there is a solution to every problem, and it starts with building trust through collaboration.”


    Dana Northcraft, JD

    Founding Director, RHITES

    Co-Chair, Telehealth SIG

    Apply for Membership

    Apply here to become a member. If you have any questions about your application status or the application process, please contact us

    Society Connect Login

    Society of Family Planning members can log in to their Society Connect account here to post jobs, search the member directory, or post on the community forums. If you have any questions regarding your Society Connect account, please contact us.

    Meet a few members of the Society of Family Planning.

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    Bria Peacock, MD
    Society of Family Planning Member since 2023
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    Anna Fiastro, MPH, MEM, PhD
    Society of Family Planning Member since 2020
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    Cydney Murray, JD
    Society of Family Planning Member since 2023
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    June Ng, MD, MPH
    Society of Family Planning Member since 2018
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    Nicole Quinones, MPH
    Society of Family Planning member since 2020
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    Tatiana Chance, BA
    Society of Family Planning Member since 2023
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