The AMA offers membership to international medical school graduates (IMGs) who are currently certified by ECFMG, a member of Intealth, and are waiting to match into a U.S. residency program (GME position).
Annual membership dues rate: $45
If you are currently in a U.S. residency program or already practicing, you can join the AMA immediately.
Member benefits for ECFMG-certified IMGs
- Participate in the International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS), a membership group that advocates for issues that affect the international medical community such as licensure parity, discrimination and visa complications
- Access AMA’s Residency & Fellowship database, FREIDA™, which has advanced features to search, save, compare, analyze and rate residency or fellowship programs
- Access expert advice on contract terms, licensing and certification, and resident life
- Receive discounts on insurance programs designed to protect your financial future
- Find AMA-negotiated discounts on student loan refinancing
- Access savings for your personal and professional life including auto, travel, test prep and other services through AMA Member Benefits PLUS
- Full-access to the JAMA Network™ (online and audio subscription)
Please note you must be ECFMG-certified and not yet in a residency program or practice to be eligible for this program. Until your information has been confirmed and your membership processed, you will not have access to AMA member benefits.
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