AMA student membership: Exclusive tools & perks

Carver College of Medicine students who join the AMA get exclusive access to benefits and resources designed for your personal and professional life.

Get connected on campus

Complete this form and receive an email from an AMA student leader and learn more about our group on campus.

Why AMA membership matters for medical students

Hear from Katherine Yu, student outreach leader at Carver College of Medicine, on the benefits of AMA membership for medical students. 

The AMA has helped me succeed in medical school

“If you want to grow as a leader, advocate, and future physician, the AMA is the place to be.”
—Katherine Yu, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa

Medical students: Become an AMA member and get a free gift!

Medical students who join the AMA enjoy exclusive member benefits—and they also get to select from a variety of free gifts when they join, including powerful study aids.

2026 USMLE COMLEX book covers

The value of AMA membership

2026 AMA membership card

Discounts and benefits for medical students

Test prep, gym memberships, leadership opportunities and more!
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FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database ®

AMA members can find, save, compare and rank programs.
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Medical Student Section (MSS)

Be part of improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine.