Join SHSMD - Fuel to Take You Forward Faster
A leader. A change driver. A creative thinker. As a health care strategist, you’ve probably been called all of these. At SHSMD, we arm you with forward-thinking insights and a robust professional network to further you on your journey of leading health care into the future. Stay at the forefront of health care, strengthen your organization and advance your career with SHSMD by your side.
SHSMD members are innovators, storytellers, collaborators and strategic thinkers helping to shape the rapidly evolving health care landscape and promote health in their communities. These health care strategists work in:
- Marketing and digital engagement
- Communications and public relations
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- And other fields related to health care strategy
All SHSMD members receive full access to SHSMD benefits.
Need employer support to cover the cost of your membership? Check out our customizable Justification Letter.
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Membership Options
Membership for health care strategists who work in a provider-based organization.
Membership for health care strategists who work as a consultant.
Membership for health care strategists who work as a vendor.
Membership for full-time faculty members at a college or university teaching health care, communications, marketing, planning or public relations.
Membership for full-time students at a college or university pursuing a degree in health care, communications, marketing, planning or public relations (12+ credit hours for undergraduate, 9+ credit hours for graduate).
Membership for health care strategists working for an association.
A discounted membership for 10 or more health care strategists from the same organization.
A discounted membership for full-time or part-time retired health care strategists.
You can also join or renew your current or expired SHSMD membership by completing the print application or contacting us at 312-422-3888.
Note: SHSMD membership may be cancelled at any time, however, membership is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
* If applying for or renewing faculty membership, please enclose with your application documents certifying you are a full-time faculty member at a college or university, teaching health care, communications, marketing, planning or public relations.
** If applying for or renewing student membership, please enclose with your application documents certifying you are a full-time student at a college, pursuing a degree in health care, communications, marketing, planning or public relations (12+ credit hours for undergraduate, 9+ credit hours for graduate).
*** If applying for a retiree membership, you must have held a paid Active membership with SHSMD for 10 consecutive years or more and you must be 55 years of age or older.