STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IN CAPD/ACDP
What are the Benefits of Student Membership?
Student Members are in a unique position to make the most of CAPD/ACDP resources and the peer networking opportunities that membership offers.
Membership in CAPD/ACDP is in the best interests of all pediatric dentists in Canada. As a group, we are able to speak in a unified voice and promote pediatric oral health care and our interests on a national level.
As an association of professionals, the CAPD/ACDP has a number of benefits that raise the profile of our members in the community and across Canada, as well as enhancing both educational and networking opportunities.
Current and Former Student Members Gallery: Left to Right: Dr. Alison Sigal, University of Toronto, Dr. Bradley Klus, University of Manitoba, Dr. Marie-Lynn Gosselin, University of Toronto. Dr. Edwin Chan, University of Toronto, Dr. Smrit Nijjar, University of Manitoba, Dr. Anne-Sophie Fortin Pagé, CHU Sainte Justine, Montreal.
20 Student Benefits of CAPD/ACDP Membership
In March, 2017, a Student Member survey was conducted to determine the extent to which Student Members were aware of the benefits and value-proposition of CAPD/ACDP membership. Please click here to see the Survey Results.
The Benefit | The Advantage | Click the Link to Discover More | |
1 | Free Student Membership | Free membership in the Academy during your student years to welcome you to the profession, provide opportunities to meet the members and show you how CAPD/ACDP's actions and activities benefit your education and career as a Pediatric Specialist | Membership |
2 | Free 1st Year of Graduation Membership | You just graduated and are starting your career. Free membership in your 1st year is our way of helping you out, as well as encouraging you to get involved as a member | Membership |
3 | Discounted 2nd and 3rd Year of Graduation Membership | We want to ease you into the world of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as getting involved with CAPD/ACDP's activities. | Membership |
4 | Dr. Keith Titley Scholarship (Graduates) | $2000.00 | Grads & Undergrads |
5 | Dr. Norman Levine Award (Undergraduates) | $200.00 | Grads & Undergrads |
6 | Graduate Student Research Presentations | Presentation experience and recognition at the CAPD/ACDP Annual Conference | Grads & Undergrads |
7 | 3M Oral Care Award | $1000.00 awarded by a panel of Judges at the Annual Conference | Grads & Undergrads |
8 | Free registration at the Annual Conference Scientific Sessions for Student members who are Canadian Citizens or Residents and attending a Canadian dental school. | Continuing Education, networking, meeting suppliers at the Trade Show | http://conference.capd-acdp.org See Registration category descriptions |
9 | Discounted attendance at the Annual Conference Social Events (as per qualifications in #8 above) | Student cost: $75.00 (+ Tx); Regular Cost: $250.00 (+ Tx) | http://conference.capd-acdp.org See Registration category descriptions |
10 | Reduced Joint Fees for Full, Active CAPD/ACDP Members | Membership in Both the AAPD and CAPD/ACDP, with a convenient one-stop annual renewal and significant savings | Membership |
11 | Classified Ads to Assist in Job Placement | Job ads, practices for sale and training news are featured | Positions, Practices & Classifieds |
12 | Career Fair at the Annual Conference | Unique career possibilities are presented to interested pediatric dentists. The Inaugural event is in Banff, 2018 | |
13 | CAPD/ACDP Reception at the Annual AAPD Meeting | Networking opportunity at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. |
http://www.aapd.org/events/71st_annual_session/ |
14 | Dinner for Students with the CAPD/ACDP Student Liaison | See section below on Student Liaisons |
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Advice and information about the FRCD(C) Canadian Fellowship Examination process. . |
For Canadian students studying in the U.S. |
Click Link for Information |
16 | CAPD/ACDP Member Access to CPS Oral Health Section Membership | Student Members can join CPS as Associate Medical Students at the rate of just $30.00 per year. There is no discount on the Oral Health Section but student members can join it for free. |
www.cps.ca/sections/section/oral-health |
17 | CAPD/ACDP participation in the CDSA (Canadian Dental Specialties Association) Student Travel Awards Program | The award is given to students who are undertaking dental specialty training in a recognized Canadian dental specialty, and who will be presenting their research at an international scientific conference. | http://cdsa-acsd.ca/acsd-student-travel-awards/ |
18 | Listing in the CAPD/ACDP Membership Directory | Available only to CAPD/ACDP members. | On the Members' Only Page |
19 |
Twice-Yearly Issues of The Mirror (the CAPD/ACDP Newsletter | Updates on CAPD/ACDP events and issues | The Mirror - Newsletter |
20 | E-Correspondence from CAPD/ACDP on Issues affecting the practice of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as news about Academy matters. | Stay up-to-date on issues and events' get involved with CAPD/ACDP Committee work, all in the interest of Pediatric specialists as well as consumers |
The Liaison to Canadian Graduate Students studying in the United States:
The Liaison at the Canadian Pediatric Dental Training programsMember Categories |
Membership in CAPD/ACDP Only |
Joint Membership in CAPD/ACDP and AAPD |
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Student | Free | Free | |
1st Year Practice |
Free |
Free | |
2nd Year Practice |
$220.00 |
$597.00 | |
3rd Year Practice |
$220.00 | $597.00 | |
Full Active |
$370.00 | $1093.00 |