AMA membership eligibility

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AMA membership eligibility

Members of the AMA may include:

  • Physicians who possess the United States degree of doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), or a recognized international equivalent.
  • Resident physicians who possess the United States degree of MD or DO, or a recognized international equivalent, and are serving in residencies or fellowships approved by the American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  • International Medical Graduates who are currently certified by ECFMG, a member of Intealth, and have completed, are currently enrolled in, or are waiting to match into a U.S. residency program (GME position). Learn more.
  • Medical students enrolled in an educational program provided by a college of medicine or osteopathic medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) leading to the MD or DO degree. This includes those students who are on an approved sabbatical, provided that the student will be in good standing upon returning from the sabbatical.

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Terms, conditions & dues

Applicants and members are required to disclose any violations of the Principles of Medical Ethics or unprofessional conduct.

Contact information

Please contact AMA Member Service Center at (800) 262-3211 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Central) with any questions about AMA benefits, products or services. Or you can email a member service representative at [email protected].

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