Membership

Thank you for your interest in joining PRESTO!

Please complete the appropriate application and submit with your dues payment to become a member of PRESTO. Membership types and descriptions can be found below. The PRESTO membership year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.

Membership Categories

Organizational

An MSU group or hospital who is involved or plans to be involved in pre-hospital stroke management may join. The organization will pay dues on behalf of its members. Organizational membership annual dues are $2000 USD, and includes Individual memberships for up to 10 voting members. Additional individual members of  the organization may attend meetings but will not be allowed to vote.

Individual

Members of PRESTO are typically scientists, physicians, health care providers, or other professionals who are involved in the clinical or scientific aspects of pre-hospital stroke care.

• Physician Member - $200 USD - Licensed medical doctors (MD, DO or equivalent)
• Non-Physician Member - $100 USD - Professionals who are not licensed physicians such as scientists, paramedics (EMT), nurse practitioners, radiographers, other health care providers or professionals. 
• Trainee Member - No Cost - Individuals currently enrolled in formal training programs related to healthcare or biomedical sciences, including medical students, nursing students, paramedic or EMT trainees, graduate students in neuroscience, public health, or related fields and residents or fellows in neurology, emergency medicine, or radiology. Trainee members must provide proof of current enrollment in a recognized educational or training program by submitting a letter from their program chair.

INDUSTRY

Any company which is involved in stroke care or would be interested in further developing pre-hospital stroke care. The industry members may attend scientific meetings but cannot participate in PRESTO society assemblies.  Industry member dues are $2000 USD, and includes 2 additional individual memberships.

Honorary

Persons who have contributed greatly to the development of the study of pre-hospital stroke care or whose work has been of importance in the world may be appointed as Honorary Members. Honorary Members are exempt from annual membership dues but enjoy the rights and benefits of Individual Members. Please contact the Executive Office if you believe you qualify as an honorary member.