The Membership Panel uses these guidelines when reviewing applicants for membership in the American Thyroid Association (ATA):
- Demonstrated interest in the ATA is of paramount importance in seeking membership.
- Interest in attending ATA meetings currently or in the future: Annual, Symposium, Workshops.
- Interest in understanding the causes and improving the clinical management of thyroid disease and thyroid cancer.
- Efforts in and commitment to thyroid-oriented activities, such as research, teaching, and/or clinical time devoted to thyroid-oriented work.
ATA MISSION
The ATA is the leading organization devoted to thyroid biology and to the prevention and treatment of thyroid disease through excellence in research, clinical care, education, and public health.
ATA VALUES
The ATA’s values are:
- scientific inquiry
- clinical excellence
- public service
- patient advocacy
- education
- worldwide collaboration and collegiality
- ethical conduct
