Minimum Criteria

The National Constitution contains the specifics for the minimum membership criteria for the four established categories (Article II; page 5):

Persons to be considered for membership must have complied with the following conditions:

(a) They shall be actively involved in advancing the profession of pharmacy through demonstrated leadership in local, state and national professional pharmacy organizations.

(b) They shall possess a high degree of professionalism upon entrance to the Society, as well as the capability to maintain this professionalism throughout their membership in the Society

Types of Membership

Collegiate Membership: 

Undergraduate, professional, or graduate students shall:

1. have completed one (1) semester or two (2) quarters of the first professional year of scholastic work; or equivalent;

2. have demonstrated qualities of PLS members; and

3. have met and continue to meet any additional eligibility requirements set out in Chapter bylaws.

Professional Membership: 

Upon being awarded a terminal degree in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences, collegiate members transition into professional members. Professional members also include those who may not have been initiated into PLS as students but have demonstrated qualities of PLS members and practice in the field of pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences.

Honorary Membership: 

Honorary members include persons not practicing in the fields of pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences who have demonstrated qualities of PLS members and are contributing to the profession of pharmacy.

Any exceptions must comply with the Constitution and Bylaws of Phi Lambda Sigma. Nomination for all membership categories emanates from the present members of the Society. Prospective members are nominated on the basis of their demonstration of dedication, service and leadership in the advancement of pharmacy. By promoting such recognition, Phi Lambda Sigma provides an incentive for the development of future leadership potential for the profession.

Additional Resources

Guidelines for PLS Membership Selection Process