AMA membership for osteopathic medical students

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Let the AMA provide you the support you need today to succeed in medical school and protect your future as a physician.

Become a Member

The American Medical Association supports doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) students on the road to residency with exclusive member benefits tailored to their studies and career milestones. 

DO medical students who join the AMA can choose a free gift, including powerful study aids to help you succeed on COMLEX-USA® tests. 

DO medical students who are already AMA members can take advantage of comprehensive COMLEX-USA test prep through AMBOSS. 

• Search, save, rank and compare Osteopathic Recognition residency programs with FREIDA™

  Use the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database® to find your perfect Match. 

• Get student loan repayment and forgiveness guidance from GradFin

  Laurel Road’s team of student loan specialists at GradFin¹ can help you understand your repayment and forgiveness options with a no-cost consultation. Plus, AMA members get a special $50 discount² off an annual membership with GradFin.

• Give your CV a major boost with the AMA Research Challenge

  Showcase and present research in the largest national, multi-specialty medical research conference for medical students and residents and compete for the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize.

• Distinguish yourself through more than 1,000 leadership opportunities

  Stand out as a residency candidate and grow your leadership skills with local, national and self-guided opportunities from the AMA.

• Shape the future of health care policy

  Connect with nearly 52,000 AMA student members as you get hands-on experience advocating for change at the state and federal levels through trainings, meetings and events in Washington, D.C.—and online!

• Access DO-focused events and networking opportunities

  Attend live and virtual events with accomplished DO physicians, who share their experiences and advice. 

Choosing osteopathic medicine. What I Wish I Knew in Medical School.

Are you considering a career in medicine and want to learn more about the path to becoming a DO? Learn more from Ilse Levin, DO, an AMA Trustee and a board-certified internist and epidemiologist. 

Watch, listen or read the transcript.

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² AMA members get a $50.00 discount on an annual Public Service Loan Forgiveness (“PSLF”) program membership with GradFin (“Offer”). The discount will be applied on the current annual membership fee of $249.00 and will automatically apply at checkout. This Offer is only available to current AMA members, is non-transferable and cannot be applied to previous membership purchase(s). This Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other offers and is subject to cancellation at any time and without notice.

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