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Membership Types and Eligibility

Prices below represent prorated 2026 membership dues (from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026)
Dues are prorated on a quarterly basis and are nonrefundable. One-time nonrefundable $50 application fee applies.
Application in PDF format

Active

Active members are Board-certified MDs and DOs, or PhDs (or equivalent) who devote at least 50% of their professional activities to spine in the areas of clinical care of patients, academic research, teaching or patient advocacy.

^$702 ^$526.50

Associate

Associate members are Board-eligible MDs and DOs, or individuals who have completed a substantially equivalent program who devote at least 50% of their professional activities to spine in the areas of clinical care of patients, academic research, teaching or patient advocacy.

^$702 ^$526.50

Affiliate

Affiliate members are physicians or PhDs who devote less than 50% of their professional activities to spine, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physician assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists, researchers, practice managers, coders, technical professionals or other health care professionals with an interest in spine in the areas of clinical care of patients, academic research, teaching or patient advocacy.

^$362 ^$271.50

In-Training

In-training members are physicians, medical students, graduate students or other individuals of the medical profession, basic sciences or allied services who are enrolled in a full-time, accredited training program or postdoctoral fellowship related to spine care. Individuals who have been awarded a terminal degree and are returning for additional education unrelated to spine care are not eligible.

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International Premium

International members may choose to purchase and enjoy a new value-added package of additional benefits.

^$305 ^$228.75

International

International members are healthcare professionals and researchers who are domiciled outside the USA and who have an interest in improving treatment outcomes of patients' suffering from all types of spinal disorder.

^$153 ^$114.75

Commercial Affiliate

Don't qualify for any of the membership types listed? Become a Commercial Affiliate of NASS to receive subscriptions to The Spine Journal (TSJ), SpineLine, course discounts and more.

International Premium/International Member Benefits

Categories for Existing Members

Emeritus members must be active NASS members for 15 years and be fully retired from the practice of medicine. If you've been a member for at least 5 years, or are actively still working part-time, you may be eligible for the Semi-retired rate.

Honorary membership is bestowed by the Board of Directors to recognized leaders in the field of spine care.

Non-MD/DO/PhD Members who wish to apply as an Active Members: View Criteria

All other category changes: Submit Form

Membership Application Process

NASS membership is on a calendar-year basis (January 1 – December 31) and dues are prorated quarterly.
Members who join from September 16 – December 31 receive the remainder of that year for free and pay full dues for the following year.

The application process includes six steps:

Membership benefits are activated immediately when an application is complete (all required information is received and dues are paid).

The NASS Membership Committee reviews all applications to assess compliance with eligibility criteria. Applications are sent to the Membership Committee on November 16, January 16, March 16, May 16, July 16 and September 16. The Membership Committee has 30 days to review applications.

Following Membership Committee review, all voting members of NASS (Active and Associate) are given 30 days to review the list of candidates who passed committee review and object.

If an individual does not pass Member Committee review or an objection is received from a voting member, the candidate is informed via email and has the opportunity to appeal that rejection/objection to the NASS Board of Directors.

Following committee and member review (60 days total), accepted candidates receive notification via email of their provisional acceptance and may access their certificate of membership; official acceptance requires a vote by the NASS Board of Directors.

During their bi-annual meetings, the Board of Directors vote to accept candidates and review any appeals to rejections/objections received since their last meeting.

Questions about NASS Membership?

Contact the Membership Department:

Phone: 866-960-6277 or 001-630-230-3600 from outside the United States,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm Central time

Join Now

Membership Types and Eligibility

Prices below represent prorated 2026 membership dues (from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026)
Dues are prorated on a quarterly basis and are nonrefundable. One-time nonrefundable $50 application fee applies.
Application in PDF format

Active

Active members are Board-certified MDs and DOs, or PhDs (or equivalent) who devote at least 50% of their professional activities to spine in the areas of clinical care of patients, academic research, teaching or patient advocacy.

^$702 ^$526.50

Associate

Associate members are Board-eligible MDs and DOs, or individuals who have completed a substantially equivalent program who devote at least 50% of their professional activities to spine in the areas of clinical care of patients, academic research, teaching or patient advocacy.

^$702 ^$526.50

Affiliate

^$362 ^$271.50

In-Training

^{Complimentary}

International Premium

International members may choose to purchase and enjoy a new value-added package of additional benefits.

^$305 ^$228.75

International

International members are healthcare professionals and researchers who are domiciled outside the USA and who have an interest in improving treatment outcomes of patients' suffering from all types of spinal disorder.

^$153 ^$114.75

Commercial Affiliate

Don't qualify for any of the membership types listed? Become a Commercial Affiliate of NASS to receive subscriptions to The Spine Journal (TSJ), SpineLine, course discounts and more.

International Premium/International Member Benefits

Categories for Existing Members

Membership Application Process

NASS membership is on a calendar-year basis (January 1 – December 31) and dues are prorated quarterly.
Members who join from September 16 – December 31 receive the remainder of that year for free and pay full dues for the following year.

The application process includes six steps:

Membership benefits are activated immediately when an application is complete (all required information is received and dues are paid).

The NASS Membership Committee reviews all applications to assess compliance with eligibility criteria. Applications are sent to the Membership Committee on November 16, January 16, March 16, May 16, July 16 and September 16. The Membership Committee has 30 days to review applications.

Following Membership Committee review, all voting members of NASS (Active and Associate) are given 30 days to review the list of candidates who passed committee review and object.

If an individual does not pass Member Committee review or an objection is received from a voting member, the candidate is informed via email and has the opportunity to appeal that rejection/objection to the NASS Board of Directors.

Following committee and member review (60 days total), accepted candidates receive notification via email of their provisional acceptance and may access their certificate of membership; official acceptance requires a vote by the NASS Board of Directors.

During their bi-annual meetings, the Board of Directors vote to accept candidates and review any appeals to rejections/objections received since their last meeting.

Questions about NASS Membership?

Contact the Membership Department:

Phone: 866-960-6277 or 001-630-230-3600 from outside the United States,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm Central time

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Membership Types and Eligibility

Prices below represent prorated 2026 membership dues (from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026) Dues are prorated on a quarterly basis and are nonrefundable. One-time nonrefundable $50 application fee applies. Application in PDF format

Active

Active members are Board-certified MDs and DOs, or PhDs (or equivalent) who devote at least 50% of their professional activities to spine in the areas of clinical care of patients, academic research, teaching or patient advocacy.

$702 $526.50

Associate

Associate members are Board-eligible MDs and DOs, or individuals who have completed a substantially equivalent program who devote at least 50% of their professional activities to spine in the areas of clinical care of patients, academic research, teaching or patient advocacy.

$702 $526.50

Affiliate

$362 $271.50

In-Training

Complimentary

International Premium

International members may choose to purchase and enjoy a new value-added package of additional benefits.

$305 $228.75

International

International members are healthcare professionals and researchers who are domiciled outside the USA and who have an interest in improving treatment outcomes of patients' suffering from all types of spinal disorder.

$153 $114.75

Commercial Affiliate

Don't qualify for any of the membership types listed? Become a Commercial Affiliate of NASS to receive subscriptions to The Spine Journal (TSJ), SpineLine, course discounts and more.

International Premium/International Member Benefits

Categories for Existing Members

Membership Application Process

NASS membership is on a calendar-year basis (January 1 – December 31) and dues are prorated quarterly. Members who join from September 16 – December 31 receive the remainder of that year for free and pay full dues for the following year.

The application process includes six steps:

Benefits Activated

Membership benefits are activated immediately when an application is complete (all required information is received and dues are paid).

Review by Membership Committee

The NASS Membership Committee reviews all applications to assess compliance with eligibility criteria. Applications are sent to the Membership Committee on November 16, January 16, March 16, May 16, July 16 and September 16. The Membership Committee has 30 days to review applications.

Review by Voting Members

Following Membership Committee review, all voting members of NASS (Active and Associate) are given 30 days to review the list of candidates who passed committee review and object.

Appeal Process

If an individual does not pass Member Committee review or an objection is received from a voting member, the candidate is informed via email and has the opportunity to appeal that rejection/objection to the NASS Board of Directors.

Provisional Acceptance

Following committee and member review (60 days total), accepted candidates receive notification via email of their provisional acceptance and may access their certificate of membership; official acceptance requires a vote by the NASS Board of Directors.

Official Acceptance

During their bi-annual meetings, the Board of Directors vote to accept candidates and review any appeals to rejections/objections received since their last meeting.

Questions about NASS Membership?

Contact the Membership Department: Phone: 866-960-6277 or 001-630-230-3600 from outside the United States, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm Central time

Prices below represent prorated 2026 membership dues (from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026)
Dues are prorated on a quarterly basis and are nonrefundable. One-time nonrefundable $50 application fee applies.
Application in PDF format

^$702 ^$526.50

^$702 ^$526.50

^$362 ^$271.50

^{Complimentary}

^$305 ^$228.75

^$153 ^$114.75

NASS membership is on a calendar-year basis (January 1 – December 31) and dues are prorated quarterly.
Members who join from September 16 – December 31 receive the remainder of that year for free and pay full dues for the following year.

Contact the Membership Department:

Phone: 866-960-6277 or 001-630-230-3600 from outside the United States,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm Central time