Membership tracks
Physician Member
$300 / year
M.D. or D.O. physicians who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program.
Associate Member
$150 / year
Certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and other non-physician healthcare professionals working in women's health.
Retired Member
$100 / year
Formerly practicing clinicians in women's health who are now professionally retired. No geographic restriction applies to this category.
Single-meeting attendance is $150 per meeting for non-members. Institutional memberships for residency/fellowship trainees are available on request, priced by group size — email clesog@gmail.com for an invoice. Dues are not prorated and aren't refundable.
Membership FAQs
Who is eligible for membership?
Applicants should currently practice — or have previously practiced — predominantly within the greater Cleveland/Akron region. This geographic restriction does not apply to Retired Members.
What is a Physician Member?
Individuals holding an M.D. or D.O. degree who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program. Annual dues: $300.
What is an Associate Member?
Certified nurse midwives, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and other non-physician healthcare professionals working in the field of women's health. Annual dues: $150.
Who is a Retired Member?
Individuals formerly practicing in the field of women's health who are now professionally retired. Annual dues: $100.
Do you offer refunds or prorated memberships?
No. Members pay the full fee for meetings, billed in September of each year.
Can I pay for a single meeting instead of joining?
Yes — the one-time meeting fee is $150.
How do I pay my dues?
Dues are paid via Stripe. Each membership category has its own payment link on the Join, Renew & Register page — both single-year and recurring options are available.