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Join MAS
Join the Maryland Acupuncture Society by selecting one of the member levels below
Renew MEMBERship
Renew your membership by selecting a member level. If your membership is active, your current level will show with a renew button. You may also change levels by selecting a different type. One good choice if you are a Professional member is to select auto renew and your membership will automatically renew every year with a $10 discount.
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Professional |
$100.00 now. Membership expires after 1 Year. |
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| Professional Member - Monthly with trial month | $0.00 now and then $9.99 per Month. After your initial payment, your first payment is Free. | Select |
| Professional Member - Auto Renew | $90.00 per Year. | Select |
| 1st Year Professional |
$75.00 now. Membership expires after 1 Year. |
Select |
| Out of State Professional |
$100.00 now. Membership expires after 1 Year. |
Select |
| Allied Health Professional |
$100.00 now. Membership expires after 1 Year. |
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| Student |
$25.00 now. Membership expires after 1 Year. |
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| Friend of Acupuncture |
$35.00 now. Membership expires after 1 Year. |
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| Life Member | $1,250.00 now. | Select |
| Organization Membership |
$75.00 now. Membership expires after 1 Year. |
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| Exhibitor |
$10.00 now. Membership expires after 3 Years. |
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Membership Level Descriptions
Professional
Description:
Professional Membership in the Maryland Acupuncture Society is open to all acupuncturists licensed in the State of Maryland. To verify a Maryland License, use this link: State of Maryland Acupuncture License Verification
Professional - Monthly with trial month
Description:
All membership levels that start with the word Professional in the Maryland Acupuncture Society are open to all acupuncturists licensed in the State of Maryland. This variation is for those who prefer a monthly payment. It is also a trial membership with one month at no charge, but you have to put a credit card on file with our payment processor which will be charged in the second month unless you ask us to cancel your membership.
Professional Member - auto renew
Description:
All membership levels that start with the word Professional in the Maryland Acupuncture Society are open to all acupuncturists licensed in the State of Maryland. This variation is for those who prefer an annual payment in subscription form which will renew every year automatically. There is a $10 discount on the standard Professional membership fee but you have to put a credit card on file with our payment processor which will be charged each year unless you ask us to cancel your membership or your credit card expires.
1st Year Professional
Description:
Full Professional Membership in the Maryland Acupuncture Society is open to all acupuncturists licensed in the State of Maryland. A discount is given for acupuncturists who are licensed by Maryland within the last year.
Out Of State Professional
Description:
Memberships are available to acupuncturists not licensed in Maryland, such as licensed acupuncturists in Virginia, DC, etc.
Allied Health Professional
Description:
Memberships are available to any practicing health care professional, such as physicians, physical therapists, dentists, chiropractors, veterinarians, massage therapists, nurses, shiatsu practitioners, tai-ji instructors, etc. that are not also acupuncturists licensed in Maryland.
Student
Description:
Student membership is a available to any person enrolled in a school of acupuncture, herbology, or Asian medicine. However, the MAS bylaws do state that a student member cannot also hold an acupuncture license. The student membership is intended for entry level education programs, not for students of doctorate or herbology programs following on the initial acupuncture curriculum.
Friend of Acupuncture
Description:
Friend of Acupuncture Memberships are available to anyone who is not an allied health care practitioner or acupuncturist. The Friend of Acupuncture Membership does not get a seminar discount.
Life Membership
Description:
The Maryland Acupuncture Society Life Memberships are typically presented to MAS executive board members for outstanding service on the board. The life membership is, however, also available to any acupuncturist who wishes to make a large financial contribution to the MAS.
Organization Membership
Description:
The Maryland Acupuncture Society Organization Memberships are used for schools of acupuncture who wish to partner with the Maryland Acupuncture Society.
Exhibitor Membership
Description:
The Maryland Acupuncture Society has historically allowed exhibitors to have tables at physical events. The exhibitor membership is not to be used by any health care professional who would be another type of membership, it is used by companies who wish to sell products to MAS members. The exhibitor membership has a $10 fee to keep out spam accounts.
