Association for Molecular Pathology Inc.

“THE FOLLOWING ARE AMP'S MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: 1) REGULAR MEMBERS 2) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (STUDENTS, FELLOWS, RESIDENTS) 3) EMERITUS MEMBERS (RETIRED REGULAR MEMBERS) 1) Regular Members are individuals interested in the educational, medical, scientific, economic, and/or regulatory aspects of molecular diagnostics, including but not limited to pathologists, clinical laboratory scientists, technologists, clinicians and other health care personnel, government employees, especially those involved in regulation of the field, and professionals in the in vitro diagnostics industry. Regular members are eligible to vote, to hold elected office, and to serve on AMP committees. DUES RATES FOR REGULAR MEMBERS VARY DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE AND PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. VISIT THE MEMBERSHIP DUES RATES PAGE FOR DETAILS. 2) Associate Membership is open to students, postdoctoral fellows, and residents at a reduced rate. Associate membership carries all the benefits of full membership except holding elected office and voting rights in AMP elections. Associate members are eligible to be considered for a Junior Member position on the committees. Candidates for associate membership must include communication from their Program Director certifying the applicant's trainee status. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE A PRINT SUBSCRIPTION TO THE JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS TO SUPPLEMENT THE COMPLEMENTARY ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION. VISIT THE MEMBERSHIP DUES RATES PAGE FOR DETAILS. 3) Emeritus Membership is open to Regular Members who are retired and are no longer receiving either full or part-time salary from an institution, company or organization. Candidates for this category must have been a Regular AMP member for at least the five consecutive years immediately preceding application for Emeritus status. Emeritus membership carries all the benefits of full membership except the ability to run for elected office or vote in Society elections. NOTE: AMP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACTIVATE OR INACTIVATE MEMBERSHIPS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMP BYLAWS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES.”

“The board of directors is elected by amp's membership. Only amp's regular members may run for office.”

“Amp's form 990 is initially reviewed, in draft form, by the executive director. After that review, the executive director emails the final version of the 990 to the executive committee for review/comment prior to filing with the irs.”

“The conflicts of interest disclosure reports are given to the executive director. The executive director then monitors the issues and alerts the president and relevant committee chair of any apparent conflicts.”

“The compensation of the executive director is approved by the board of directors.”

“Amp's governing documents and bylaws are available on the amp website.”

“BOARD TRAINING: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 21,823. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,823. FASEB: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25,085. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,085. CONTRACTUAL: Program service expenses 156,503. Management and general expenses 256,400. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 412,903.”