Membership

 With changing times, dietetic professionals are being progressively recognized and acknowledged by the government sector, the food industry, health professionals and the public for their effective role in leading the way to better nutrition. PNDS recognizes the contribution of colleagues with dietetic and non-dietetic qualifications and welcomes their participation as its members.

Through membership of PNDS, individual members and the profession will gain strength in an increasingly competitive environment. PNDS is also establishing a voluntary register of members who are eligible to work as Human Nutrition Professionals according to standards of qualification and training determined by PANAP (Program for Accrediting Nutritional Activities in Pakistan). For registration as HNP eligible members are required to pass a Registration Exam and sign the PNDS Code of ethics to which they are required to adhere as long as they remain a PNDS registered dietitians. Since August 2010 PNDS has held three Registration Exams in Karachi and two in Islamabad. The registration of dietitians is an important milestone for the nutrition and dietetic profession.

Benefits of PNDS membership

• A well organized, structured, and progressive professional Society.

• A Society which promotes excellence in clinical and ethical practice.

• Professional support for members.

• A Society that promotes nutrition knowledge within the community.

• Availability of continuing professional development opportunities, including continuous nutrition education, workshops and seminars.

• The opportunity to network with dietitians and other nutrition professionals.

• Input into nutrition related initiatives through submissions and meetings.

• Support for members in the various work categories.

• Promotion of members through media coverage.

• Marketing activities to support members in their professional roles.

Members.

Any person desirous of becoming a member in any category shall apply to the General Secretary of the Society. Applicants will have to satisfy the Executive Committee of their eligibility by producing such evidence as the Committee may require, and the Committee on being so satisfied may accept or reject their applications.

Membership Procedure

Step: 1 » Download Membership Form and print.

Step: 2 Check your eligibility & privileges on the back of the form.

Step: 3 Decide your membership class & fill up the form.

Step: 4 Attach all the required documents ( Checklist) with your form and submit to membership committee at the address given on membership form.

OR

>> Register Online

Eligibility for membership to PNDS is contingent upon approval of application by EC. After approval the applicant will be notified through email & will be asked to send membership fee in cash or by Pay Order/Bank Draft in favor of “Pakistan Nutrition & Dietetic Society”. Personal cheques will not be accepted.

Annual Membership covers a period of 12 months from 1^st July of current year to 30^th June of next year. The subscription rates may be revised by the PNDS as or/and when the General Body deems fit.

Cessation of Membership

Any member in good standing may withdraw from the PNDS by notifying his/her intention of doing so in a letter addressed to General Secretary. Such a member shall be eligible for becoming a member again.

Any member whose subscription is in arrears for one year and who has continued to be in default for three months after being duly notified shall cease to be a member of PNDS. Such members will be eligible for renewal of their membership after payment of the arrears decided by the Executive Committee.