Become a PHA Member
Join the world's leading pulmonary hypertension organization, where members work together to transform PH care, raise awareness for early diagnosis and empower patients through education and hope.
PHA proudly offers membership for patients, caregivers and families impacted by PH, alongside professional membership for physicians, researchers, fellows, allied health care workers, and representatives from various academic and industry sectors. Which membership is the right fit for you?
- PHA Community: Free membership for PH patients, caregivers and families.
- PHCR or PH Clinicians and Researchers: Membership for physicians and Ph.D.-level researchers.
- PHCR Retiree: Professional membership for retired physicians and Ph.D.-level researchers.
- PHPN or PH Professional Network: Membership for non-physician clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals.
- PHPN Retiree: Professional membership for retired non-physician clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals.
- Fellow: Professional membership for fellows, junior researchers, residents and trainees.
- Group: Professional membership for employees of hospitals, clinics, PH programs, group practices and care facilities with multiple campuses.
- Industry: Membership for employees of pharma, device manufacturers, specialty pharmacies and companies affiliated with PH.
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Community membership for PH patients, caregivers and families
Join the PHA community for free as an individual or family member. Receive exclusive content on PH including education, support, local advocacy and medically reviewed information to help you live a better life.
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association was founded as a membership organization in 1991 by patients and for patients.
Benefits include:
- Meaningful connections. Build connections in the PH community through patient-focused meetings and conferences, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more. Your free membership gives you discounted registration for PHA’s International PH Conference and the eligibility to apply for conference scholarships.
- Ongoing support. Patient and caregiver support is available through in-person, telephone and virtual support groups and access to the PHA Support Line at (800) 748-7274. The Peer Mentor Program connects you with one-on-one support with someone with shared experiences.
- Free resources. Access financial assistance and treatment access resources, advocacy updates and opportunities, and order a free copy of our brochures and the booklet, Navigating Pulmonary Hypertension: A Guide for Newly Diagnosed Patients. Free membership provides you with a digital subscription to our quarterly member magazine, Pathlight, and biweekly newsletters full of news, events, and free webinars to keep you informed.
- And more…
Membership for physicians and Ph.D.-level researchers
Join PH Clinicians and Researchers (PHCR) professional membership to connect with dedicated physicians and PhD-level researchers at PHA. By becoming a member, you’ll actively contribute to advancing research and enhancing the quality of patient care of those affected by pulmonary hypertension. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in this field.
Are you a retired physician or a retired Ph.D.-level researcher? PHA is now offering a new membership for retired health care professionals at less than one-third the cost of full membership. Join PHCR Retiree Professional Membership
Benefits include:
- Directory listing. List your practice in PHA’s Find a Specialist Directory to allow patients to more easily find clinicians who specialize in PH.
- Network. Connect with the PH community through patient and scientific session meetings and conferences, member-only listservs, local advocacy events and fundraisers. Members get more than 30% off event registration.
- Research. Contribute to research through PHA’s patient registry or apply for research grants to support your innovative projects. Members also have the opportunity to conduct research or present at PHA’s International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions and take part in the PHPN Symposium.
- And more…
Membership for Fellows and Junior Researchers
Join as a professional Fellow member — pay less than one third of the cost of full membership!
PHA Fellow membership offers the best value for those early in their PH careers. Fellows, junior researchers, residents and trainees gain full access to career and professional resources tailored to practicing PH health care professionals.
To aid in your learning, PHA provides access to submit articles to our Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension Journal, receive our professional member newsletter and apply for PHA grants. PHA is here to help you prepare for the next chapter in your professional career.
Benefits include:
- Meaningful connections. Network with hundreds of PH-treating colleagues in real time in the PHCR listserv group. Build connections within the PH community through patient-focused meetings and medical conferences, volunteer leadership opportunities, fundraisers and more.
- Career development. Explore our PHA Career Center for job listings, salary estimators, articles, and member-only discounts. Benefit from expert guidance through our Professional Mentor Program. Fellow members can build professional contacts by serving on committees and sharing their expertise by speaking at events or writing for PHA publications.
- Research and grant funding. Attend educational sessions, submit poster abstracts, present at patient and health care workshops and apply for research grants to support your innovative projects.
Membership for non-physician clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals
Join the PH Professional Network (PHPN) membership to connect with dedicated allied health care professionals at PHA. By becoming a member, you’ll actively contribute to advancing research and enhancing the quality of patient care for those affected by pulmonary hypertension. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in this field.
Are you a retired non-physician clinician, nurse or other allied health professional? PHA is now offering a new membership for retired health care professionals at less than one-third the cost of full membership. Join PHPN Retiree Professional Membership
Benefits include:
- Career development. Share your expertise by speaking at a PHA event or writing for a PHA publication. Access PHA Online University programs for free or with member discounts, volunteer for leadership and committee roles, and check the PHA Career Center for job listings, salary estimators, and articles. Use PHA’s library of clinical practice tools and patient education resources.
- Discounts. Receive over 30% off event registration for PHA’s International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions and PHPN Symposium.
- Network. Connect with the PH community through patient and scientific session meetings and conferences, member-only listservs, local advocacy events and fundraisers. You’ll have numerous opportunities to connect as a mentor or mentee through our Professional Mentor Program.
- And more…
Group Membership for hospitals, clinics and PH programs
PHA recognizes the importance of the full team when it comes to pulmonary hypertension treatment and education. We proudly offer a Group Membership discount program for PH specialists and their staff at a single institution. Institutions, group practices and care facilities with multiple campuses are welcome to join as a single group.
- To form a group, a minimum of five individual members is required (this includes PHCR, PHPN, Fellow and Clinical Student memberships)
- Unlimited number of FREE Fellow and Clinical Student memberships count towards your group minimum of five people.
- Fellowship Directors: gift your Fellows free membership through PHA Group Membership!
Membership for employees of pharma, device manufacturers, specialty pharmacies and companies affiliated with PH
Experience year-round partnership with PHA and our community that acknowledges your company’s commitment to the field of PH. Join as an Industry member to receive benefits including discounted banner space for your company on the PHA Career Center and invitation to VIP welcome receptions. Industry membership provides ways to keep you and your colleagues in touch with PHA.
Benefits
- Discounts on event registration for PHPN Symposium and PHA conferences.
- Discounts on website banner ads on the PHA Career Center (savings of over 30%).
- Invitation to VIP Welcome Receptions.
- Free push notification for your company booth at Symposium or Conference.
Community membership for PH patients, caregivers and families
Join the PHA community for free as an individual or family member. Receive exclusive content on PH including education, support, local advocacy and medically reviewed information to help you live a better life.
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association was founded as a membership organization in 1991 by patients and for patients.
Benefits include:
- Meaningful connections. Build connections in the PH community through patient-focused meetings and conferences, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more. Your free membership gives you discounted registration for PHA’s International PH Conference and the eligibility to apply for conference scholarships.
- Ongoing support. Patient and caregiver support is available through in-person, telephone and virtual support groups and access to the PHA Support Line at (800) 748-7274. The Peer Mentor Program connects you with one-on-one support with someone with shared experiences.
- Free resources. Access financial assistance and treatment access resources, advocacy updates and opportunities, and order a free copy of our brochures and the booklet, Navigating Pulmonary Hypertension: A Guide for Newly Diagnosed Patients. Free membership provides you with a digital subscription to our quarterly member magazine, Pathlight, and biweekly newsletters full of news, events, and free webinars to keep you informed.
- And more…
Membership for physicians and Ph.D.-level researchers
Join PH Clinicians and Researchers (PHCR) professional membership to connect with dedicated physicians and PhD-level researchers at PHA. By becoming a member, you’ll actively contribute to advancing research and enhancing the quality of patient care of those affected by pulmonary hypertension. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in this field.
Are you a retired physician or a retired Ph.D.-level researcher? PHA is now offering a new membership for retired health care professionals at less than one-third the cost of full membership. Join PHCR Retiree Professional Membership
Benefits include:
- Directory listing. List your practice in PHA’s Find a Specialist Directory to allow patients to more easily find clinicians who specialize in PH.
- Network. Connect with the PH community through patient and scientific session meetings and conferences, member-only listservs, local advocacy events and fundraisers. Members get more than 30% off event registration.
- Research. Contribute to research through PHA’s patient registry or apply for research grants to support your innovative projects. Members also have the opportunity to conduct research or present at PHA’s International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions and take part in the PHPN Symposium.
- And more…
Membership for Fellows and Junior Researchers
Join as a professional Fellow member — pay less than one third of the cost of full membership!
PHA Fellow membership offers the best value for those early in their PH careers. Fellows, junior researchers, residents and trainees gain full access to career and professional resources tailored to practicing PH health care professionals.
To aid in your learning, PHA provides access to submit articles to our Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension Journal, receive our professional member newsletter and apply for PHA grants. PHA is here to help you prepare for the next chapter in your professional career.
Benefits include:
- Meaningful connections. Network with hundreds of PH-treating colleagues in real time in the PHCR listserv group. Build connections within the PH community through patient-focused meetings and medical conferences, volunteer leadership opportunities, fundraisers and more.
- Career development. Explore our PHA Career Center for job listings, salary estimators, articles, and member-only discounts. Benefit from expert guidance through our Professional Mentor Program. Fellow members can build professional contacts by serving on committees and sharing their expertise by speaking at events or writing for PHA publications.
- Research and grant funding. Attend educational sessions, submit poster abstracts, present at patient and health care workshops and apply for research grants to support your innovative projects.
Membership for non-physician clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals
Join the PH Professional Network (PHPN) membership to connect with dedicated allied health care professionals at PHA. By becoming a member, you’ll actively contribute to advancing research and enhancing the quality of patient care for those affected by pulmonary hypertension. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in this field.
Are you a retired non-physician clinician, nurse or other allied health professional? PHA is now offering a new membership for retired health care professionals at less than one-third the cost of full membership. Join PHPN Retiree Professional Membership
Benefits include:
- Career development. Share your expertise by speaking at a PHA event or writing for a PHA publication. Access PHA Online University programs for free or with member discounts, volunteer for leadership and committee roles, and check the PHA Career Center for job listings, salary estimators, and articles. Use PHA’s library of clinical practice tools and patient education resources.
- Discounts. Receive over 30% off event registration for PHA’s International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions and PHPN Symposium.
- Network. Connect with the PH community through patient and scientific session meetings and conferences, member-only listservs, local advocacy events and fundraisers. You’ll have numerous opportunities to connect as a mentor or mentee through our Professional Mentor Program.
- And more…
Group Membership for hospitals, clinics and PH programs
PHA recognizes the importance of the full team when it comes to pulmonary hypertension treatment and education. We proudly offer a Group Membership discount program for PH specialists and their staff at a single institution. Institutions, group practices and care facilities with multiple campuses are welcome to join as a single group.
- To form a group, a minimum of five individual members is required (this includes PHCR, PHPN, Fellow and Clinical Student memberships)
- Unlimited number of FREE Fellow and Clinical Student memberships count towards your group minimum of five people.
- Fellowship Directors: gift your Fellows free membership through PHA Group Membership!
Membership for employees of pharma, device manufacturers, specialty pharmacies and companies affiliated with PH
Experience year-round partnership with PHA and our community that acknowledges your company’s commitment to the field of PH. Join as an Industry member to receive benefits including discounted banner space for your company on the PHA Career Center and invitation to VIP welcome receptions. Industry membership provides ways to keep you and your colleagues in touch with PHA.
Benefits
- Discounts on event registration for PHPN Symposium and PHA conferences.
- Discounts on website banner ads on the PHA Career Center (savings of over 30%).
- Invitation to VIP Welcome Receptions.
- Free push notification for your company booth at Symposium or Conference.
For over 20 years, PHA has played a big part in defining my identity as a PH clinician. The mission of this NGO organization is to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH, and they do this by engaging everyone involved, and working tirelessly to this end. It has been a great honor to be a part of the PHA community. If you are at all involved in PH care, you need to be a PHA member to stay connected and stay relevant.