Membership
The Value of a CAHON Membership
Connect with a community of Chinese American hematologists and oncologists dedicated to advancing patient care, groundbreaking research, and professional excellence through global collaboration.
Exclusive Member Benefits
Professional Development
- Career development resources
- Volunteer and leadership opportunities
- Priority speaking opportunities at conferences
- Educational workshops and seminars
Networking & Collaboration
- Join our growing network of distinguished professionals
- A private WeChat group where you can connect with colleagues to pose clinical questions
- Connect with leading experts in specialized areas
- Engage with members in your region at organized events
- Access our members only directory
Events & Recognition
- Exclusive access to CAHON conferences and symposiums
- Reduced or waived registration fees for all events and meetings along with priority hotel reservations
- Travel grant opportunities
- Recognition through achievement and service awards
Additional Resources
- Quarterly newsletter featuring member news and industry insights
- Members-only web portal access
Looking Ahead: 2025 and Beyond
As we approach our 20th anniversary in 2025, CAHON continues to expand its offerings with:
- Enhanced mentorship initiatives
- Special anniversary celebration events
- New recognition awards and prizes
- Expanded international partnerships
Join us in shaping the future of hematology and oncology. Your expertise and participation will strengthen our community and advance the field of cancer research and treatment.
Membership Categories and Dues
- Associate Membership (waived dues) - Available to fellows-in-training in North America in the field of Hematology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gynecological Oncology, Pediatric Oncology and Pathology, are eligible to apply to become Associate Members of the Network. Also available to Residents-in-training, US medical students and foreign medical graduates living in North America who have a demonstrated commitment to enter a program in the field of Hematology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gynecological Oncology, Pediatric Oncology or Pathology.
- Regular Membership ($100 USD, annual dues) – Available to Board certified/eligible physicians in North America whose predominant interest and professional activities involve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with neoplastic and hematological diseases and/or the research, development and approval of diagnosis tools, treatments, and healthcare policies for patients with neoplastic and hematological diseases. These include Hematologists, Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Gynecological Oncologists, Pediatric Oncologists and Pathologists, and other oncology-related physicians and surgeons, each of whom may be eligible to apply to become Regular Members of the Network.
- Allied Membership ($100 USD, annual dues) – Available to Health Professionals in North America who are actively involved in patient care, research, drug development in North America in the field of neoplastic and hematological diseases, who are otherwise not included in the aforementioned categories are eligible to apply to become Allied Health Members of the Network. Allied Members may include but are not limited to senior medical directors or similar senior level or research track scientists at pharmaceutical companies and tenure track assistant professors or above, basic research scientists, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, public health specialists, and nurses in academic or private research institutions.
Application Requirements
To apply for a CAHON membership, the following information must be submitted as part of the application process.
Applicants for each class of membership need to provide:
Curriculum vitae or résumé and provide the name of a referring current CAHON member