Why Join the AMA?

So that you can be part of a courageous professional society that will have significant and positive impact on the health care environment. No other physician group has more resources, expertise and opportunity to improve the future of health care in this country than the American Medical Association (AMA).

With more than 185 specialty and state medical societies convening each year to decide our policy, the AMA is able to represent the vast majority of physicians in our nation and be a vital crossroads for physicians and the 310 million patients in their care.

Play a key role. As a member, you can help shape a better health care future in ways that enhance both physician and patient satisfaction. Utilize your experience and expertise in AMA activities, meetings and grassroots initiatives for candid discourse and the exchange of ideas.

Enjoy benefits. And take full advantage of AMA publications and resources—driven by innovation and physician leadership—that provide access to topics from medical education to practice support, giving you the most current, comprehensive knowledge at hand. AMA members enjoy unlimited access to The JAMA Network including the Specialty Journals.

Support for Your Career

Whether you’re re-entering practice, have just started your own practice, are negotiating an employment contract with a hospital, have completed residency or been accepted into medical school, AMA membership offers you practical time- and money-saving resources every step of the way.

To find out how, select the statement below that best describes you:

I’m a Medical Student

I’m a Resident/Fellow

I’m a Physician

I’m a Group Practice Physician

Support for Your Profession

The AMA impacts the work of all physicians, residents, fellows and medical students in the U.S. AMA advocacy on behalf of physicians has led to meaningful legislative progress and significant courtroom victories on the issues physicians care about.

Fighting for physician- and patient-friendly laws at the state level, working to enact viable alternative payment models, taking a stand against over-regulation or providing legal support to physicians: we’re making progress through the involvement of physicians like you.

Stay current and involved in this critical work nationally. Become an AMA member today.