How to become a Member of MENATOX

 

MENATOX is a non-profit association of members with recognized expertise in medical toxicology. Several membership opportunities are available to those who work in the field medical toxicology or are studying to gain a degree in this field.

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We have the following membership categories: Voting Members, Associate Members, and Emeritus Members. Additionally, the status of Fellow of MENATOX will be granted to voting or emeritus members upon fulfilling the stated requirements.

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Voting Members are individuals who have successfully completed the necessary degrees or training programs in their field of medicine, pharmacy, nursing or other health profession and who are actively engaged in the practice of clinical toxicology. Applicants shall become Voting Members upon submitting a written application to the MENATOX Membership Committee and meeting the criteria for membership set by the Board. Voting Members are eligible to receive all membership benefits as defined by the Board, attend the MENATOX Business Meeting, vote in elections, and be eligible to hold office in the Association.

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Associate Members are individuals who are enrolled in degree or training programs in their field of medicine, pharmacy, nursing or other health profession. These trainees and students will be eligible to receive all membership benefits as defined by the Board except the right to vote in elections or hold office in the Association.

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Emeritus Members are retired distinguished members of the MENA clinical toxicology community who have made a significant contribution to advancing the research, education or practice of the field in the region. These members will be invited by the MENATOX Board of Directors to join the Association and will have access to all membership benefits as defined by the Board except the right to vote in elections or hold office in the Association.

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Fellows are voting or emeritus members who have fulfilled specific requirements of achievement set by the Board. These include major contributions to the field of clinical toxicology and to the Association. Candidates will either be invited by the Board or apply on their own volition for the designation of “Fellow of the Middle East & North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association”.  A member whose selection has been denied may submit a formal appeal in writing to the Board.

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Voting Members are individuals who have successfully completed the necessary degrees or training programs in their field of medicine or clinical pharmacy and that have completed a clinical toxicology fellowship and/or are actively engaged in the practice of clinical toxicology for greater than two years. Applicants shall become Voting Members upon submitting a written application to the MENATOX Membership Committee and meeting the criteria for membership set by the Board. Voting Members are eligible to receive all membership benefits as defined by the Board, attend the MENATOX Business Meeting, vote in elections, and be eligible to hold office in the Association.

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Associate Members are individuals who are enrolled in degree or training programs in clinical toxicology. These trainees and students will be eligible to receive all membership benefits as defined by the Board except the right to vote in elections or hold office in the Association.

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Affiliate Members are individuals who have completed training in medicine, pharmacy, laboratory medicine, forensic medicine and have a demonstrated interest in clinical or medical toxicology. These trainees and students will be eligible to receive all membership benefits as defined by the Board except the right to vote in elections or hold office in the Association.

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Resident and Student Members are individuals who are enrolled in a residency program or medical school or school of pharmacy and have demonstrated interest in clinical or medical toxicology. These trainees and students will be eligible to receive all membership benefits as defined by the Board except the right to vote in elections or hold office in the Association.

Emeritus Members are retired distinguished members of the MENA clinical toxicology community who have made a significant contribution to advancing the research, education or practice of the field in the region. These members will be invited by the MENATOX Board of Directors to join the Association and will have access to all membership benefits as defined by the Board except the right to vote in elections or hold office in the Association.

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Fellows are voting or emeritus members who have fulfilled specific requirements of achievement set by the Board. These include continuous Full Membership for greater than 2 years, major contributions to the field of clinical toxicology and to the Association. Candidates will either be invited by the Board or apply on their own volition for the designation of “Fellow of the Middle East & North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association”.  A member whose selection has been denied may submit a formal appeal in writing to the Board.

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Annual dues will be required of all members of the Association with the exception of those specifically exempted by the Board.
A two-tiered membership dues structure will be adopted using The World Bank’s stratification for income levels.

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To join, email your CV to kazziziad@gmail.com and select the appropriate membership category.

Your application will be reviewed and you will be notified of the acceptance and method of payment.

 

Please do not pay using our website payment link until you receive notification of approval from the board of directors.

Regular Annual Membership Fee: $150
Residents of low-income countries as determined by the World Bank: $75
The board of directors will inform you if your country of residence qualifies for the discounted categories,