AMA international medical graduate membership, discounts and benefits

Join the American Medical Association, the largest medical association in the nation, and get exclusive benefits and free access to: 

• Navigate practicing medicine in the U.S.: AMA resources can help you understand the U.S. health care system. 
• Find observerships: Get access to nationwide observation opportunities.
• Influence AMA policy: The International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) gives voice to and advocates for issues that impact IMG physicians.

1. AMA Research Challenge

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

2. 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.

3. International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS)

   1. IMGS gives voice to and advocates for issues that impact international medical graduate physicians.

4. Full access to JAMA Network®

   1. Unlimited online access to the JAMA Network®, featuring JAMA, specialty journals and podcasts.

5. Leadership opportunities

   1. Find opportunities for leadership roles in the AMA’s International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) and committees.

6. Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship

   1. Read about this fellowship, designed to enhance physicians’ advocacy leadership skills to improve health outcomes and advance health equity in the areas they serve or may serve.

7. AMA advocacy on behalf of IMGs

   1. Learn how the AMA supports IMGs through critical advocacy efforts and play a role.

8. IMG experience in medicine

   1. Watch videos about the IMG journey through medicine, transitioning medical practice in the United States, and exploring the inequities IMG experience.

9. IMGs toolkit

   1. Use this toolkit to help navigate the process of practicing medicine in the U.S.

10. Observership program listings

    1. Take advantage of observation opportunities for IMGs across the U.S.

11. Laurel Road

    1. Get help identifying loan repayment options with a free consultation and discounted membership.

12. Lenovo

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

13. Hertz

    1. Save up to 25% off car rental base rates at participating locations worldwide.