Membership Advantages

The United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium (USCLC) represents the only organization in America where professionals from various disciplines (dermatology, medical oncology, radiation oncology and pathology) can exchange ideas and practice tips, discuss, plan and execute scientific collaborations, develop new educational tools, and help shape the research agenda in cutaneous lymphomas. The USCLC was created with the express purpose of breaking communication barriers, encouraging “outside-the-box” thinking, and fostering and supporting innovative ideas regarding the treatment and research relating to cutaneous lymphomas. The key initiatives of the USCLC are a national registry, a virtual tissue repository, and a clinical trials network. The USCLC is also strongly committed to the mentoring and career development of young investigators who have an interest in cutaneous lymphomas: residents and fellows can join the USCLC as Trainee Members. Finally, the USCLC is also open to international members.

As a member of the USCLC you will:

1. Be eligible to join the USCLC Clinical Trials Network and participate in collaborative clinical trials.
2. Receive advance mailings of USCLC annual workshop and meeting materials and related educational materials.
3. Enjoy reduced registration rates to workshops and other events hosted not only by the USCLC but also by the ISCL.
4. Have access to thought leaders from multiple disciplines to discuss practice and research questions related to cutaneous lymphomas.
5. Have representation before government agencies and policy makers and share the opportunity to support the national cutaneous lymphoma agenda with patients, families, caregivers and advocacy groups.

Types of Members of the USCLC

Active Members

Physicians who are licensed to practice medicine in the United States who are engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cutaneous lymphomas are eligible for Active Membership. Members from various specialties including dermatologists, oncologists, pathologists, and radiation oncologists are encouraged to join and participate. Active Members shall have the right to attend membership meetings, participate in discussions, to vote, to hold elective office, to accept appointment to committees and councils and to be considered for membership in the Society’s Clinical Trials Network. Active Members shall be obligated to pay all dues and assessments, and to observe all Bylaws and regulations imposed by the Society.

Associate Members

Non-physicians who are engaged in either the care or support of patients with cutaneous lymphoma or the education of patients or physicians about cutaneous lymphoma.  Associate members shall have the right to attend membership meetings, to participate in discussions, to accept appointment to committees and councils but may not vote or hold office. Associate members shall be obligated to pay all dues and assessments and to observe all Bylaws and regulations imposed by the Society.

Trainee Members

Physicians in training, such as residents, fellows and post-doctoral fellows, who are engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous lymphomas are eligible for Trainee membership. Trainee Members shall have the right to attend membership meetings and to participate in discussions, but may not be appointed to committees or councils, vote or hold office. Trainee Members shall be obligated to observe all Bylaws and regulations imposed by the Society. Trainee Members shall be not be obligated to pay dues or assessments but shall be required to pay registration fees and fees for social events.

Honorary Members

Physicians who are currently or in the past engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cutaneous lymphomas are eligible for honorary membership upon election and invitation to this position by the Society. Honorary Members shall have the right to attend membership meetings, to participate in discussions and to accept appointment to committees and councils, but may not vote or hold office. Honorary Members shall be obligated to observe all Bylaws and regulations imposed by the Society. Honorary Members shall not be obligated to pay dues or assessments but shall be required to pay registration fees and fees for social events.

International members

Physicians who are currently engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cutaneous lymphoma and who are currently licensed to practice medicine in countries outside the United States are eligible for international membership.  International members shall have the right to attend membership meetings, to participate in discussions and to accept appointment to committees and councils but may not vote or hold office.  International members shall be obligated to pay all dues or assessments and shall be obligated to observe all Bylaws and regulations imposed by the Society.