KPA Memberships

Membership to our association is open for all those who want to be there for the sake of practising as a Pulmonologist in Karnataka and also interested in contributing to the clinical and scientific developments in the field of Pulmonary Medicine.

Membership benefits

• Access to ‘USIRU’, KPA online version of newsletter.
• Complimentary subscription to KPA scientific journal.
• No manuscript submission fee to KPA journal.
• Full voting rights (at the KPA General Body Assembly held during the PULMOKARN).
• Membership to interest groups of KPA.
• Eligibility to contest for election to the Executive Committee, Academic Committee, Research Committee, KPA assemblies.
• Access to academic resources (online).
• Members shall be entitled to participate in all the activities of the Association.
• Concessional registration fee to PULMOKARN (Annual KPA scientific conference).
• Eligibility to apply for the KPA YOUNG SCIENTIST and PULMOKARN awards.

1. Life Membership

An individual, who is eligible to be admitted as a Member, may on one-time payment of the prescribed fee become a Life member. Individuals residing oversees, who fulfill the eligibility criteria may also be admitted as Life members on payment of the stipulated fee.

Eligibility for Life Membership:

A person who has obtained:

1. DM, MD, DNB or Diploma in Respiratory diseases/Pulmonary Medicine/TB & Chest diseases or equivalent
2. MD or DNB in Internal Medicine with interest in Respiratory diseases.
3. MD or DNB in Pediatrics with interest in Respiratory diseases.
4. MCh in Cardiothoracic Surgery or DNB in Thoracic Surgery.

Note: All the above Degrees and Diplomas should be recognized by the Medical council of India (MCI) or from Institutes of National importance, created under the Act of the Parliament (e.g. AIIMS, PGI, Chandigarh etc.)

2. Associate Life Membership

An individual, who is eligible to be admitted as an Associate Life Member, may on a one-time payment of membership fees as decided by the Governing Body from time to time. Membership is also open to eligible individuals residing outside India.

Eligibility for Associate life Membership:

The following individuals could apply for Associate Life membership:

1. Those who have an MBBS Degree and are Post Graduate students in any branch of Medicine or Surgery.
2. Those who hold a P.G. Degree or Diploma in any Branch of Medicine or Surgery and are not eligible for full membership.

Note: All the above Medical Degrees and Diplomas should be recognized by the Medical council of India (MCI) or from Institutes of National importance, created under an Act of the Parliament (eg.AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh etc.).

3. Affiliate Life Membership

An individual, who is eligible to be admitted as an Affiliate Life Member, may on onetime payment of the prescribed fee become an Affiliate life member. Individuals residing oversees, who fulfill the eligibility criteria may also be admitted as Life members on payment of the stipulated fee.

Eligibility for Affiliate Life membership:

The following individuals could apply for Affiliate Life membership:

1. Those who have an Allied Health Science degree B.Sc, M.Sc or at least a 2 year diploma in Respiratory therapy/technology or Critical care therapy/ technology.
2. Those who have a Allied Health Science B.Sc, M.Sc or at least a 2 year diploma in Nursing or other Allied Science programmes such as Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Nutrition etc. who specialize or have an interest in Respiratory healthcare.
3. Those whose work predominantly involves Respiratory healthcare and have worked in this capacity for at least 3 years, under a Life member of the ICS, who can attest the work experience.
4. Respiratory Scientists with a Ph.D. in any branch of science.

Note: All the above degrees or diplomas should be from Medical colleges recognized by the Medical council of India (MCI) or from Institutes of National importance, created under an Act of the Parliament (eg. AIIMS, PGI, Chandigarh etc.). PhD should have been awarded by a university recognized by the UGC. The applications of those with training not falling in the above category and those who apply by virtue of work experience will be subjected to a credentialing process by the Governing Body.

* Adopted from the largest National Professional Body- Indian Chest Society (By their latest amendments in November 2019)

Membership Fees