Membership Categories
To qualify for full membership, a center must be engaged in the comprehensive care of persons with multiple sclerosis and research related to the disease. There must be clear evidence of comprehensive care, including the ability to evaluate, manage medical, psychological, social and rehabilitative problems related to MS. In addition, full members must have specific educational programs for patients, caregivers, and professionals. Full members must also be active in research related to the problems posed by MS.
Associate members are health care providers who do not meet the criteria for full membership, but are involved in the comprehensive care of patients with multiple sclerosis.
Individual members include professionals (physicians, health professionals, scientists, students) who wish to associate with the Consortium and its programs. These members must be engaged in the care of persons with multiple sclerosis or their care givers or have a special interest in MS research. This category includes those providers and clinics that are too limited in their scope to qualify for full membership. Student Members must be full-time students in the health care field or related discipline and have a special interest in MS.
