Membership Benefits
- Free updates: Social Media/Email Updates
- Networking with other dietetic and nutrition professionals
- Clinical news/Webinars
- Newsletter/Information Sources / Receive E Newsletter/Publication by PNDS
- Can attend lectures/,Conferences & Events
- Publications /Subscriptions (Link and access to professional dietitian resources which includes Evidenced Analysis Library (EAL) from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and PEN(Practical Evidence Based Nutrition Guidelines)
- Special Promotions/Job/Vacancies
- Society’s membership year runs from July 1 to June 31, regardless of when members join.
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Vote at General body meeting |
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YES |
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Propose and second candidates for various offices of the society |
NO |
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YES |
NO |
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Propose and second anu resolution |
NO |
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YES |
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Eligible to effect as office bearer |
NO |
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YES |
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Co-opted as an ex-officio member of the executive committee |
NO |
YES |
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Receive publications of the PNDS |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Membership Types
Whether you want to join PNDS as a new member, or you’re an existing member looking to renew or change categories,
we’re here to help you. Have a look at membership categories
Eligibility Criteria:
- Regular or Regular Life membership is available to any person who meets one or more of the following qualifications:
- BSc/MSc/4 Years BS-Home Economics with specialization in Food & Nutrition and Dietetics or
- Any other degree in Human nutrition to be equivalent to HEC approved BS-HE in Food & Nutrition and Dietetics & assessed by PNDS
Documents Required: Graduate degree and Master’s degree attested by HEC (Clear scanned stamped copy by HEC + Academic Transcripts (all combined in one pdf file)
Benefits Of Regular Membership:
- Vote at all general and extra-ordinary meetings.
- Propose and second candidates for EC.
- Propose and second any resolution.
- Eligible for all offices after being duly elected.
- Be co-opted as an ex- officio member of the Executive Committee.
- Chapter heads can Co-opt members in their chapter committee.
- Attend lectures, demonstrations and discussions of academic nature organized by the PNDS.
Fee Payment:
Regular Membership Fee: 2000 PKR/ Year
Life Time Regular Membership Fee: 10,000 PKR
Important Note:
- Membership period is July 1st to June 31st of each year regardless of, when anyone join
- All Regular Life Members are eligible to apply for Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Exam
Eligibility Criteria: Any person who meets one or more of the following qualifications & Practitioners in a wide variety of fields related to
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Benefits of Membership:
- Attend lectures, demonstrations and discussions of academic nature organized by the PNDS.
- Receive publications of PNDS free of cost or on such discounted rates as the PNDS may fix from time to time.
- Chapter heads can Co-opt affiliate members in their subcommittees
Associates have access to extensive benefits, including the Evidence Analysis Library, networking opportunities and preferred pricing on resources and conferences.
Fee Payment:
Associate/Affiliate Member: 2000 PKR/ Year
Life Associate/Affiliate Member: 10,000 PKR
Eligibility Criteria: Any person who meets one or more of the following qualifications:
The PNDS’s membership category for pre-professionals enrolled in (or stating their intent to enroll in) an approved human nutrition/dietetics education program, Students of home economics.
OR Minimum 10 years of schooling. Students of home economics, nutrition, medicine, nursing and other allied health Professions.
Documents Required: Current student ID Card
Benefits of Student Membership:
- Attend lectures, Conferences, Events, demonstrations and discussions of academic nature organized by the PNDS on discounted rates.
- Receive Publications /Subscriptions (Link and access to professional resources on nominal rates exclusive for PNDS members)/Information
- Opportunity to become sub-committee member or lead of student members group
Student category members enjoy reduced dues while gaining access to the vast majority of benefits Active members enjoy, including career resources/professional networking.
Is for the Individuals who have completed or completing formal training in food, nutrition or dietetics received outside Pakistan or those who have moved abroad from Pakistan and want to join/continue their membership with the society for initiating professional practice in another country. The PNDS’s International category extends membership worldwide, providing networking for food and nutrition professionals and students in any area of practice, wherever they live.
Benefits for International Regular Members:
- Vote at all general and extra-ordinary meetings.
- Propose and second candidates for EC
- Propose and second any resolution
- Become sub-committee member
- Receive publications/information/subscriptions for professional resources free of cost or on such discounted rates as PNDS may fix from time to time.
International Regular Member Fees: 150 US Dollars (converted into PKR)
International Student Member Fee: 50 Dollars (converted into PKR)
Important Note: Membership period is July 1st to June 31st of each year regardless of when anyone join
Any individual, company, or society that wishes to support the aims and objectives of the PNDS
Benefits & Rights of Patron Members:
- To attend lectures, demonstrations, and discussions of academic nature organized by the PNDS
- Patron members will be acknowledged publicly for their support of any PNDS activity however, they will not interfere in the planning of activities.
- Can attend / participate/collaborate/support in programs/activities organized by PNDS.
Documents Required to be Submitted on portal combined in one pdf.
- Resolution (Identify the name of board member authorized by company)
· NTN certificate with #
· List of board of directors
· Form A SSEP(annual filing)
Fee: Fee To be decided by the Membership committee & Executive Committee.