Persons with a degree in philosophy, theology or health law, registered members of a health care profession, and other interested persons are eligible for individual membership. Student memberships are available for those in training. A Student Network is in place to promote and support student participation in the Society. A new membership category, introduced in 1993, is that of emeritus member. Society dues are assessed annually in an amount proposed by the Executive Committee and approved by the general membership.
Membership is contingent upon payment of annual dues.
The membership year is September 1 - August 31. The Society is committed to bilingualism. Membership is encouraged and welcomed from both anglophones and francophones. Official documents of the Society are prepared and provided in both English and French. Participants at National meetings may speak in either language.