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PSSG members belong to one of seven categories, which reflect registry participation, data quality, and productivity.  These categories are designed to be both inclusive and to the benefit of our membership.  Membership categories are dynamic and can change from year to year depending on participation.  Membership is reviewed on an annual basis and members receive notification about their membership category in the fourth quarter. All new members start as Candidate members.

1. Principal Researcher:  Members who contribute substantially to research as PI on an active study and/or lead a Research Interest Group, contribute a minimum of 4 patients/year to the registry, and maintain a 3-star data quality score are considered Principal Researchers.   Principal Researchers can also be those who bring unique expertise to the group (i.e. pulmonary, infection, leadership, etc.).  

2. Principal Contributor:  Members who contribute a minimum of 4 patients/year and maintain a 3-star data quality score, but do not lead research are considered Principal Contributors.   

3. Active:  Members who contribute to either the registry or research on a consistent basis.  Active members may be partners of Principal members.   Active members do not meet the thresholds set for Principal Researcher or Contributor.

4. General:  Members who do not contribute to research or the registry on a consistent basis.  General members will be invited to open research and educational meetings hosted by the Study Group.   

5. General Non-Clinician: Members who are not practicing clinicians, cannot enroll patients, however want to participate in research.

6. Candidate:  New investigators with interest in becoming study group members are encouraged.  To become a Candidate member, investigators must be nominated by 1 Principal member or provide evidence of interest in the area of EOS, such as participation in associated societies or presentation/publication in EOS. Following IRB approval, new members will begin a trial period of 24 months.  They may be invited to select events during this trial period, depending on level of research and registry involvement.  

7. Emeritus:  Senior Principal members may move to Emeritus status upon decline of registry and research participation. Emeritus members are not required to contribute dues and may be as involved in the Foundation as they choose to be.