National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) is available to all VA physicians and dentists serving our nation's veterans who are in research, administrative, and clinical positions.
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Membership
Benefits of NAVAPD Membership
Representation in Washington
National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) is centered in the Washington, DC area and is able to make contact with those influential in areas that impact National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) members positively or negatively. For example, National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) has been involved in every single pay advancement for VA physicians and dentists in the last 35 years.
The right to work other jobs during your off time.
The market-based pay for physicians and dentists.
Pay for performance.
Financial support for CME.
Protection of CME funding in 2011.
All were championed by National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD).
NAVAPPD Notes
Periodic one-page, quick news publication that supplements and augments the Newsletter. May include information on members of National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) as well as hot news stories similar to those in the National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) Newsletter.
Resources for Issues
If you have an issue at your facility, National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) will seek to find relevant information about the problem and offer guidance in addressing it in the most positive way.
National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) is a non-profit professional association, founded with the intent of educating, representing and advancing the goals of its members. This can include education of the membership, employers, external groups of interest or with influence on the membership, and others. National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) is not a Labor Union. Unlike a Union, National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) does not enter into collective bargaining with the VA. National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) works to represent its members’ interests, needs, goals, and viewpoints to the VA and others with interest or influence upon the members and the VHA, including Veterans, Veteran Service Organizations, Health Care Organizations, and Congress. By representing the membership, National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) seeks to advance and improve the care provided to the Nation’s Veterans. Unlike a Union, National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) can and does welcome physicians and dentists who are front-line or management in their roles.
Who is eligible to join NAVAPD?
Membership in National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) is available to all VA physicians and dentists serving our nation's veterans who are in research, administrative, and clinical positions. This includes those who are:
Full-time VA employees.
Those who serve in a part-time capacity.
Residents, fellows, and others in training with VA.
Those who serve our nation's veterans as part of the VA heath care system fee basis program.
VA and other full-time retirees in the above categories.
Membership Questions
How much does membership in NAVAPD cost?
The National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) Board has worked diligently to maintain the annual association membership dues at $160 for VA physicians and dentists. That comes out to be about $13 a month or about $6.15 a pay period for VA employees who would like to pay their dues through payroll deduction. (For physicians, podiatrists & dentists working less than 1/2 time, dues are $100).
The Annual Membership dues for residents, fellows, and others in training with VA are $45.
The Annual Membership dues are $80 for those physicians and dentists who are fully retired.
The Lifetime Membership is $1,500.
How do I pay my membership dues?
Membership dues are payable via a major credit card.
National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) also offers dues payment through payroll deduction or payment by check. Please mail checks to: National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD), PO Box 70423 Oakland Park, FL 33307
How do I update my credit card for my membership?
Click the link below and follow the steps to manage your membership.
How do I update my membership information?
Please email us to have your membership information updated.
Cancelling Your Membership
If you need to cancel your membership, please contact the National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists (NAVAPD) Membership team at info@navapd.org who will take care of that for you.
