There are four categories of membership: Full, Trainee, and Emeritus.

• Full Members shall be physicians, surgeons, scientists, pharmacists or other specialists, who are actively engaged in the science or clinical practice of transplantation or the study of infectious disease. Full Members shall be eligible to hold office in the Society and may vote for election of Officers and on all matters brought before the general membership. Full membership shall be gained by submission of a membership application that has been approved by the Council.


• Trainee Members shall include individuals enrolled in pre- or postdoctoral training programs relevant to the science and clinical practice of transplantation or the study of infectious disease. No individual may remain in this category more than four years. Trainee Members may not vote or hold office on the Council but may serve on committees. Trainee membership shall be gained by submission of a membership application and by submission of a letter from the Program Director confirming the candidate and clinical practice of transplantation or infectious disease, and the year of completion, and followed by approval by the Council.


• Emeritus Members will be those have retired from practice in the field of transplantation or infectious disease. Emeritus Members can apply for emeritus membership status by submitting in writing a request to the Council, to become an Emeritus Member and have the request approved by Council. Emeritus Members may attend annual meetings, vote and will receive a reduction in dues as determined by Council. Emeritus Members may not hold office on the Council.