The mission of the Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine is to promote and advance the scientific understanding and multidisciplinary integration of biological, psychological, behavioral and social factors in human health and disease, and to foster the dissemination and application of this understanding in education and health care.
Membership in the Society includes specialists from all medical and health-related disciplines, the behavioral sciences and social sciences. There are five categories of membership:
Membership benefits include:
- Online copies of the SBSM journal, Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
- 20% discount on open access fees for papers published in Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine
- Reduced registration fees for the SBSM Annual Meeting.
- Networking opportunities with other professionals in the field.
- Dynamic national Council comprised of leaders in the field who have set an aggressive agenda for our future.
- Opportunity to participate in committees.
- Eligibility (depending on age and experience) for Herbert Weiner Early Career Award for contributions to psychosomatic medicine.
- SBSM Awards programs for students and trainees enrolled in medical, graduate or undergraduate school, or in residency, internship, or post-doctoral fellowship programs, and from developing countries.
- Online Membership Directory of professionals throughout the world.
Membership Levels and Fees:
Regular Membership | $255 annually
Regular membership is open to professionals in scientific, medical, scientific and related fields concerned with biological, behavioral, psychological, social and contextual processes in health and disease. Regular members will normally hold the highest degree appropriate to their field. Regular members must be qualified representatives of their respective disciplines as evidenced in peer reviewed publications. Evidence of noteworthy contributions to the fields of biopsychosocial science and medicine or a comparable level of professional achievement will be considered on a case by case basis by the Membership Committee in lieu of the peer reviewed requirements. Annual dues are $255, which include a subscription to Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
Early Career Transitional Membership | $165 annually
Early career transitional membership is open to professionals for two years following the conclusion of training to support individuals as they transition to their first independent position. Early career transitional membership is open to professionals in scientific, medical, and related fields concerned with biological, behavioral, psychological, social, and contextual processes in health and disease and who are qualified representatives of their respective disciplines as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. Evidence of noteworthy contributions to the fields of biopsychosocial science and medicine or a comparable level of professional achievement in clinical work or teaching will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Membership Committee in lieu of the peer-reviewed publication requirement. Early career transitional membership provides the same benefits as Regular membership, but with reduced dues. Annual dues are $165 and include a subscription to Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
Associate Membership | $90 annually
Associate Membership is open to students and trainees who are enrolled in baccalaureate or post- baccalaureate scientific, medical, behavioral, and related fields concerned with biological, behavioral, psychological, social and contextual processes in health and disease. Annual dues are set at a reduced rate of $90, and include a subscription to Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine. Applications must include proof of student/trainee status.
Emeritus Membership | Dues waived with proof of status
Emeritus Membership shall be granted upon request of the member to individuals with at least 15 years of regular membership in the Society, and upon reaching either the age of 70 or retirement. Dues are waived while still receiving all benefits of Regular membership, except the ability to hold office within the Society.
Corresponding Membership | Dues waived with proof of status
Corresponding membership may be extended to professionals who meet the criteria for regular membership and also reside in low- and middle-income countries. Professionals is broadly defined to include those in scientific, medical, and related fields concerned with biological, behavioral, psychological, social and contextual processes in health and disease and who are qualified representatives of their respective disciplines as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. Evidence of noteworthy contributions to the fields of biopsychosocial science and medicine or a comparable level of professional achievement in clinical work or teaching will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Membership Committee in lieu of the peer-reviewed publication requirement. A subscription to Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine is available at the reduced rate of $50. Corresponding members cannot hold office within the Society.