AMA membership for osteopathic medical students

The American Medical Association supports doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) students on the road to residency with exclusive member benefits tailored to their studies and career milestones.
Become a Member

First-time members get a free gift!

DO medical students who join the AMA can choose a free gift, including powerful study aids to help you succeed on COMLEX-USA® tests. 

Medical student programs

Already a member? We’ve got study aids for you, too

DO medical students who are already AMA members can take advantage of comprehensive COMLEX-USA test prep through AMBOSS.

AMBOSS member benefit

Exclusive access to member benefits to help you through the classroom, labs, clinical rotations and into residency

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Search, save, rank and compare Osteopathic Recognition residency programs with FREIDA™

Use the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database® to find your perfect Match.
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Get student loan repayment and forgiveness guidance

Laurel Road’s team of student loan specialists can help you understand your repayment and forgiveness options with a no-cost consultation. Plus, AMA members get a special 20% discount on an annual forgiveness counseling membership.
AMA Research Challenge

Give your CV a major boost with the AMA Research Challenge

Showcase and present research in the largest national, multi-specialty medical research conference for medical students and residents and compete for the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize.
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Distinguish yourself through more than 1,000 leadership opportunities

Stand out as a residency candidate and grow your leadership skills with local, national and self-guided opportunities from the AMA.
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Shape the future of health care policy

Connect with nearly 52,000 AMA student members as you get hands-on experience advocating for change at the state and federal levels through trainings, meetings and events in Washington, D.C.—and online!
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Medical Student Section (MSS)

The AMA Medical Student Section strives to be medical students' voice within the AMA for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine.

Choosing osteopathic medicine: "What I Wish I Knew in Medical School"

Are you considering a career in medicine and want to learn more about the path to becoming a DO? Learn more from Ilse Levin, DO, an AMA trustee and a board-certified internist and epidemiologist. 

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