Join The Team


David Linehan, MD assists State Police with preparations for Drug Take Back Day 2018 at University of Rochester Medical

Physicians and other prescribers may apply for membership in the PBA's State Trooper Surgeons program.  With more than 3,800 prescribers affiliated, reasons for joining vary.  The longstanding relationship between law enforcement and the medical community is certainly a good one.  Joining to ensure the medical well-being of the 8,000 lives under the PBA umbrella is the best one.  

Membership entitles applicants to certain individual benefits, such as:


  • STATE TROOPER SURGEON CREDENTIALS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
  • PBA CARDS AND STICKERS
  • PREFERRED MEDICAL PARTNER CERTIFICATE
  • ACCESS TO ELITE FIREARMS SAFETY AND MARKSMANSHIP CLASS
  • SPECIAL AWARD MIXERS FOR DOCTORS AND/OR MEMBERS WHO HAVE SAVED LIVES

Member providers may choose to be included on the PBA's list of providers if they are able to accept patients or provide guidance.  

New credentials will be mailed each year upon membership renewal, although all members maintain the same STATE TROOPER SURGEON Shield that they were issued.


*Please note that we are not accepting applications at this time for Residents as well as thoe who hold a medical title of RN, LPN, EMT, Pharm D, or NP*


DUES EXPLANATION:



  • New Applicants who join from December 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 will be processed for 2023 membership, and, upon approval, should expect to receive shield credentials promptly.  2023 credentials will be sent  before December 31st, 2022 - ALL FOR THE SAME $500 APPLICATION FEE.


  • New Applicants who join from January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023 pay $500 for annual dues. Applicants should expect to receive 2023 credentials about 2 weeks after application upon approval. You must live and work in New York State to qualify for membership.

  • New Applicants who join from September 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023 pay $625 to receive 2023 Credentials and then are pre-paid for 2024 Credentials.  Applicants should expect to receive 2023 credentials about 2 weeks after application.  This 2-month Special is the only option offered that provides a pro-rated dues payment opportunity.







MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL


  • All members who joined the State Trooper Surgeons prior to September 1, 2022 will need to renew their membership for 2023.  



  • Annual dues must be paid each year.  All PBA materials, including the State Trooper Surgeon Shield, remain property of the PBA and must be returned if membership is not maintained.




Virginia Kolner, Director of Medical Operations, will address any membership questions at vkolner@nystpba.org or at 518-462-7448 Ext 112.