Membership
Join the most active public health professional organization in the Philippines!
PSPHP is a society of physicians and public health professionals dedicated to guide communities, local government, health organizations, private sector, national agencies, and international institutions in pursuit of improvement of community- or population-level health outcomes. In the spirit of camaraderie and professional support, PSPHP encourages entry to the field of public health, and strive to uplift its practice towards credibility, quality, and relevance. PSPHP also forms a strong link with clinical medical professional societies and other stakeholders to the interest of Filipino people based on evidence, sustainability, and Philippine context.
Why should I join PSPHP?
PSPHP offers limitless opportunities for its members as they become part of a large network of public health professionals, with its members coming from government, private sector, technical assistance providers, and civil society organizations. Policy updates, professional capacity building, research and advocacy grant opportunities, and participation to policymaking and guidelines development are just some of the benefits offered within the organization. With the changing public health landscape in the Philippines, PSPHP members are given opportunities to take lead towards a better health care system.
Membership Categories
Full Member
- Doctor of Medicine graduate in the Philippines, or an equivalent degree abroad
- Licensed physician by the Philippine Professional Regulations Commission
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the field of public health
- Any of the following: (1) Master in Public Health degree or a related or equivalent degree as determined by the PSPHP Board, (2) at least 3 peer-reviewed publications in public health, or (3) minimum number of continuing professional development units related to public health that will be offered by the society and as determined by the Board.
Associate Member
- Doctor of Medicine graduate in the Philippines, or an equivalent degree abroad
- Licensed physician by the Philippine Professional Regulations Commission
- On track towards fulfilling other criteria for full membership
- With commitment to aim for full membership.
Affiliate Member
- A graduate of a recognized degree in the Philippines or abroad
- Non-physicians but working or interested in the field of public health
Student Member
- Doctor of Medicine student currently enrolled in medical school in the Philippines or abroad
Honorary Member
- Doctor of Medicine graduate in the Philippines, or an equivalent degree abroad
- Licensed physician by the Philippine Professional Regulations Commission
- With significant contribution to public health in the Philippines, or to PSPHP
- Invited by PSPHP, as approved by the Board through a resolution
- Has accepted the invitation of PSPHP
- May or may not meet the eligibility requirements for full membership
Lifetime Member
- Full member of the society for at least a cumulative of 10 years
- Has paid the corresponding lifetime membership fee
Some PSPHP Membership Benefits
- Ability to participate and represent public health professionals in different forums and discussions
PSPHP is frequently requested to offer public health insights in policy agenda formulation, clinical practice guideline development, and diverse public health events. - Member-exclusive PSPHP Facebook group
Opportunities and updates are regularly disseminated in PSPHP's official Facebook group. - Discounts to PSPHP events
Members are provided with discounts to the PSPHP's Annual Public Health Convention and other events. - Opportunity to contribute to PSPHP's advocacies and activities
PSPHP values active member participation, offering opportunities to contribute through diverse committees such as Technical and Policy, Membership, Professional Development, Specialty Development, Finance, Resource Generation, Internal Policy, and External Affairs & Communications, with support from the Secretariat. In addition, PSPHP encourages the development of informal technical working groups to tackle pressing public health issues. - Member-exclusive PSPHP events
PSPHP offers CPD-accredited webinars and small-scale events, keeping members informed about the latest policy developments, research findings, and global and local health trends. - Access to public health-related events
PSPHP disseminates invitations to relevant events among its members, facilitating opportunities for professional development and networking with colleagues in their respective fields. - 20% discount to courses offered by eCornell
eCornell is the online executive education arm of Cornell University. - An organizational platform for members' projects
PSPHP can act as the platform for public health-related grants received by its members, providing administrative and project management support.
