Benefits of Membership

Our Mission: Advancing the Practice of Lipid Management in Clinical Medicine

This application is for individuals who have NEVER been a member of the NLA in any membership category. If you need to pay dues or reactivate an old account, please visit www.lipid.org/dues. If you're not sure what to do, please email membership@lipid.org with your inquiry.

Membership Criteria
Active Membership: Available to any appropriately credentialed health professional in the US or Canada who is engaged in the treatment of patients with lipid disorders or involved in research or educational activities relating to lipid disorders, providing that the professional is not employed by a pharmaceutical company or other industry organization.
Fellow/Trainee Membership: Available to individuals who are actively enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate training program for the treatment or investigation of lipid disorders and in pursuit of full credentialing in their specialized area of medical study. A letter from the program director or the school registrant must accompany the application.
Industry Membership: Available to representatives of the industry, including physicians and allied health professionals, as an employee or contractor, given that they do not promote or participate in activity directly related to sales or marketing of products or services to members, health professionals, or patients.
International Membership: Available for all applicants who reside outside of the United States. As an international member you will only receive membership benefits electronically. Industry representatives living outside the US or Canada will be considered Industry Members.

A Dynamic and Growing Organization
Formed in 2002, the National Lipid Association is a dynamic organization of approximately 3,000 healthcare professionals who share a common goal-to advance the practice of lipid management in clinical medicine and to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with atherosclerotic disease.

Advocacy
The NLA promotes the prevention of cardiovascular disease and provides a united voice on health policy issues that affect our members and patients with lipid disorders.

Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning
The NLA is your premier resource for continuing education in lipid management and CVD prevention.

Each year, the NLA presents the latest science to members at its Annual Scientific Sessions and its regional chapter meetings. Members are eligible for a discounted registration fee.

All NLA education activities meet the requirements for certification by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (lipidboard.org) and the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (lipidspecialist.org).

Professional Development
NLA provides a curriculum for professional development and validation of recognized expertise in the field of clinical lipidology:

• Lipid Management Training Course
• NLA Self-Assessment Program (NLA-SAP)
• Masters in Lipidology_TM Course

Timely and Targeted Communications

• The Journal of Clinical Lipidology - the offcial journal of the NLA
• The Lipid Spin - the NLA newsletter

Online Workspace Community
Join the conversation at lipid.org - an online workspace where members can connect with one another.

• Blogs
• Core Curriculum
• Live Chat
• Videos
• Slides
• Groups
• Forums
• Events
• Polls

International Recognition
NLA members are also members of the International Atherosclerosis Society.

Community Outreach and Education
As the charitable arm of the NLA, the Foundation promotes education and research with an emphasis on serving professional, community and public health interests.
lipidfoundation.org

New applicants are approved by the Board of Directors twice a year, during the NLA Annual Scientific Sessions and again in late Fall. Until final approval by the board, applicants are considered "under review". All NLA member benefits will be available as soon as your application fee is processed. Depending on your application date, it may take up to six months to receive your membership certificate and welcome packet. The NLA membership period extends from Jan 1 to Dec 31 and there is no proration available; however, application fees received in October, November or December will be applied to the following year, though your member benefits will begin immediately.