AMA medical student membership, discounts and benefits

Join the American Medical Association, the largest medical association in the nation. As soon as you join, you’ll get exclusive benefits and free access to: 

• Leadership and training opportunities to help distinguish you as a resident candidate and resources to find the right Match
• JAMA Network™ and USMLE® and COMLEX-USA® test prep, including AMBOSS
• Networking and advocacy resources to turn your passions into health policy

1. Free study aid of your choice—with four year membership

   1. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, 25% off any Sketchy Medical plan, 3-month Boards & Beyond subscription or up to $60 off UWorld USMLE® or COMLEX-USA® QBanks.

2. AMBOSS test prep discounts

   1. AMA and AMBOSS have teamed up to give student and resident members an exclusive 10% off the AMBOSS Library and Qbank add-ons.

3. Medical Student Section (MSS)

   1. 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.

4. ClassPass

   1. Get worldwide access to thousands of top-rated gyms, fitness studios and more—all with one app. AMA members get a 14-day free trial plus 10% bonus credits on ClassPass memberships.

5. Full access to JAMA Network®

   1. Access the authoritative source for cutting-edge research, informative review and thought-provoking opinion across medical specialties. Free online access to JAMA® and 11 specialty journals.

6. FREIDA™

   1. Search over 13,000 residency and fellowship programs on FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®. Access the FREIDA Residency Calculator and a members-only dashboard where you can compare and rank programs.

7. AMA Research Challenge

   1. Find research opportunities for medical students and showcase your research for the chance to win $10,000.

8. Laurel Road

   1. 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.*

9. 1000+ leadership opportunities

   1. Shape AMA policy, increase relevant skills, network with peers, and interact with members with similar interests or backgrounds.

10. Lenovo

    1. Receive up to 50% off laptops, tablets, desktops, servers, accessories and more.

11. Hertz

    1. Save up to 25% on car rental base rates at participating locations worldwide.¹ Additional benefit includes waived young renter fee and complimentary additional driver in the U.S.

12. Train to become an advocate

    1. Learn how to advocate for physicians and patients. Meet legislators on Capitol Hill at the Medical Student Advocacy Conference.

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¹ Discount applies to pay later rate only. Taxes, fees and options excluded. Additional terms apply.