AMA member benefits for academic physicians

AMA is your ally at every professional stage. From online courses, to policy engagement opportunities, AMA supports your desire to expand your business and leadership expertise. Learn how we can help you make informed, confident decisions when you join the AMA and become part of the nation's most recognized physician organization.

Your academic institution can join AMA efforts via the AMA Academic Leadership Group Membership Program which:

Offers discounted group membership pricing with savings starting at 20%
Requires a minimum of 6 faculty physicians including the medical school dean
May add additional faculty members at any time at the appropriate dues discount level; the more physicians you sign up for the program, the greater your discount
Offers members under this group contract full membership benefits

Your AMA membership includes:

Leadership roles

Participation in the AMA Academic Physicians Section or the AMA Council on Medical Education, key channels providing all U.S.-accredited medical schools and their faculty a voice in AMA policies.
Assistance in setting educational standards by seeking appointments to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, American Board of Medical Specialties or the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
The chance to help shape new AMA benefits and resources via the AMA Academic Physician Think Tank Group where academic peers discuss topics impacting their professional lives.

Professional development

News, scientific publications and valuable content includes:

Full Access to the JAMA Network™. The JAMA Network comprises a variety of innovative tools that provide insights that matter most to medical research and practice. Enjoy your print subscription to JAMA®, the Journal of the American Medical Association, plus unlimited online and mobile access to all 13 JAMA Network journals, with free CME.
CME newsletters that feature the latest treatment guidelines and prescribing data for specific disease states.
CME opportunities available in a variety of formats through the AMA EdHub.
CPT Network® that includes resources and assistance to help you understand and properly use CPT® codes and conventions.

Resources supporting medical education

The GME Competency Education Program, formerly known as the Introduction to the Practice of Medicine (IPM), is an online educational program to help residents develop ACGME milestones to meet competency requirements
FREIDA Online®, the AMA Residency and Fellowship Database™ with access to more than 10,000 GME programs
AMA Journal of Ethics®, a forum for medical ethics
Choosing a Medical Specialty: The AMA’s Resource Guide for Medical Students that assists students with their specialty selection
AMA Section Involvement Grants provide up to $1,000 for medical student sections to host health and educational activities

Federal, state and grassroots advocacy

The AMA is aggressively involved in state and national advocacy efforts related to the most vital issues in medicine today—high priority issues for academic physicians in particular include: