Membership Eligibility & Dues

Membership is open to physicians, scientists, allied health professionals, and affiliated professionals whose careers demonstrate a commitment to EP and/or pacing.

Eligibility requirements are unique to each member type. Expand the relevant section(s) to learn more.

Physicians

Physicians or physician-scientists with an earned academic degree (MD or equivalent). Specialty Board Certification is encouraged.

Physician Dues

Dues are collected annually. Membership auto-renewal is available. You can opt in when completing your application.

Training Status	Living in the United States	Living Outside the United States in World Bank High or Upper-Middle Income Countries	Living Outside the United States in World Bank Low or Lower-Middle Income Countries*
More than 2 years out of training	$715	$500	$250 ($0 for new members)
In second year out of training	$460	$325	$165 ($0 for new members)
In first year out of training	$230	$165	$82 ($0 for new members)
Trainee	$0	$0	$0

Trainees

Allied Health Professionals

Allied Health Professional membership is for those who are non-physician healthcare professionals and actively involved in the various aspects of electrophysiologic care including, but not limited to, Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) implantation and/or follow-up, remote monitoring, performance of electrophysiologic procedures, clinical patient management, or research. 

Allied Health Professional members of HRS have roles that include but are not limited to:

Clinical

Registered Nurse

Advanced practice provider– Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant/Associate, Clinical Nurse Specialist, CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)

Genetic Counselor

Cardiac Technician/Technologist

Pharmacist

Medical assistant

Psychologist

Radiologist technologist

Non-Clinical

Biomedical Engineer

Manager who holds a medical or research degree with responsibilities for heart rhythm care

Research Coordinator

Hospital Administrator who holds a medical or research degree

Allied Health Professional Dues

Dues are collected annually. Membership auto-renewal is available. You can opt in when completing your application.

Living in the United States	Living Outside the United States in World Bank High or Upper-Middle Income Countries	Living Outside the United States in World Bank Low or Lower-Middle Income Countries*
$150	$99	$45

Scientists

Scientist membership is for those who have advanced academic science or engineering degrees which reflect scientific training. Examples include those with Master’s, PhD or Eng SCD degrees (or equivalent) who hold faculty positions in academia or research positions with industry employers.

Scientist Dues

Dues are collected annually. Membership auto-renewal is available. You can opt in when completing your application.

Training Status	Living in the United States	Living Outside the United States in World Bank High or Upper-Middle Income Countries	Living Outside the United States in World Bank Low or Lower-Middle Income Countries*
Out of training	$310	$225	$110
Trainee	$0	$0	$0

Affiliated Professionals

Affiliate Membership is for professionals who work in or support the EP field but do not have specific medical or research training in EP.

To qualify for Affiliate membership, one must demonstrate a substantial ongoing commitment to the field of EP and/or pacing. During the application you will be asked to provide:

A link to your professional profile (LinkedIn, Employer staff webpage, etc.) OR you can upload your CV/Resume/Biosketch.
A brief letter of reference from a current HRS physician, scientist, or allied health professional member. (An automated reference request is available in the application for your convenience. Simply provide the HRS members’ name and email.)
If you have not attended at least one Heart Rhythm Annual Meeting (excluding exhibitor booth registration), you will need to submit a second letter of reference from a current HRS member.

Please note that Affiliate members have benefits and privileges similar to clinical members with the following exceptions:

Access to the HRS member directory is not available, though Affiliate members can choose to be listed so that other members can reach out to them
Access to HRS Communities is not available.
Affiliate members are ineligible to hold elected offices or serve on committees, task forces, working groups, or councils of the Society, except in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the President.

Affiliated Professional Dues

Dues are collected annually. Membership auto-renewal is available. You can opt in when completing your application.

#colspan#	Living in the United States	Living Outside the United States in World Bank High or Upper-Middle Income Countries	Living Outside the United States in World Bank Low or Lower-Middle Income Countries*
	$400	$300	$150

Emeritus

Reserved for individuals who have been HRS members for 15 or more years (at least five of which were successive), have reached the age of 65, and have fully retired from active practice.

If you would like to request to become an Emeritus member, please email [email protected].

Emeritus Dues

Dues are collected annually. Membership auto-renewal is available. You can opt in when completing your application.

Living in the United States	Living Outside the United States in World Bank High or Upper-Middle Income Countries	Living Outside the United States in World Bank Low or Lower-Middle Income Countries*
$100	$100	$100

World Bank Discount

HRS offers special membership rates for those who live in countries that are classified as low or lower-middle income by the World Bank. New applicants receive free membership during their first year. After the first year, the discounts are 50% off of the international rates.

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Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society

Fellowship in the Heart Rhythm Society recognizes select members with advanced training, certification, and commitment to the field of electrophysiology. Those who qualify and apply for the FHRS designation follow a different dues schedule.

Learn More

Incomplete Applications

HRS charges a $50 fee for partial applications that are not completed within 60 days. HRS will email applicants who submit incomplete applications to let them know which information is missing. An example is a missing CV or resume. After 60 days, the application is closed, the provisional membership is terminated, and the membership deposit will be refunded, minus the $50 application fee.

For those who applied for a complimentary membership, the application is closed after 60 days and the provisional membership is terminated.

Questions?

Visit our Membership FAQs or contact the Membership Department at [email protected] or call +1-202-464-9855.

Membership Eligibility & Dues