Who can join?
Active Membership is open to all physicians (MD/DO/MBBS) and podiatrists (DPM) licensed to practice medicine in any state or territory of the United States and in the District of Columbia.
Associate Membership is open to 1) physicians who are members of chartered medical organizations in non-U.S. countries, 2) U.S. physicians who are located in foreign countries engaged in medical missionary work, 3) physicians and non-physicians engaged full-time in academic teaching in an accredited medical school and not engaged in clinical practice, and/or (4) Allied Health Professionals.
Resident and Fellow Membership is open to physicians and podiatrists in training in an accredited medical or podiatric medical residency/fellowship or enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Student Membership is open to students duly matriculated in an accredited medical school.
Emeritus Membership is open to those who have been members in good standing for twenty consecutive years and have reached the age of seventy (70) or are completely disabled. Membership requires a separate application process and final approval by the House of Delegates. Contact the Membership Services Department @ memberservices@nmanet.org or click here to receive an application. The Application deadline is April 15th of each year.
How much does it cost to join the NMA?
NMA DUES SCHEDULE
ACTIVE MEMBERS
Physicians (MD/DO/MBBS)/Podiatrist (DPM) Membership: $495
Physicians (MD/DO/MBBS)/Podiatrist (DPM) First Time Member: $250
Physicians (MD/DO/MBBS)/Podiatrist (DPM) First Year in Practice: $215
Physicians (MD/DO/MBBS)/Podiatrist (DPM) Second Year in Practice: $345
Physicians (MD/DO/MBBS)/Podiatrist (DPM) Active Military Duty: $255
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Full Time Medical Teaching Faculty: $210
Member Non-US Medical Society: $210
Medical Missionary in Non-US Country: $210
Doctorate/PH.D. in the Medical or Health Profession: $210
International Membership: $210
Allied Health Professional: $210
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: TRAINEES
Resident/Fellow: $40
Medical Student: $20
**Note: Complimentary Resident/Fellow membership is automatically afforded to SNMA national alumni members upon graduation.
EMERITUS: Waived
What does membership in the NMA offer physicians?
While you’re looking out for your patients’ lives, the National Medical Association is looking out for your livelihood. Now, more than ever, NMA needs you to be part of its collective strength. The challenges you face as an African American physician are staggering. African American physicians treat more African American patients, more poor patients, and sicker patients than most other physicians. With the resurgence of old diseases and the resistance of newer ones, escalating health care costs, changes in the crucial health programs and health delivery systems, and little improvement in the overall health status and mortality of African Americans…now, more than ever, the NMA is hard at work supporting your interests.
How long is the NMA membership period?
Membership in the National Medical Association is on a calendar years basis from January 1 through December 31.
What are the advantages of renewing membership early?
Paying by January 31st offers a $50 discount on Regular Membership Dues .
What if I forget my member identification number or loss my membership card?
If you forget your identification number or loss your membership card simply contact NMA’s Membership Services Division at (202) 347-1895 to request a duplicate identification card.
After I’ve joined. How long before I start receiving benefits:
You can use your email address and password that you have created to log into NMA’s Members Only” pagess on the web site and access your benefits. Allow four weeks for the arrival of your first issue of the Journal of the National Medical Association.
How do I update my member record?
You can use your email address and password that you have created to log into NMA’s Members Only” pages call numbers provided or email memberservices@nmanet.org
May I pay my membership dues online?
Yes. Log on to http://www.NMAnet.org and sign in to pay your dues. You may also call Membership Services at 202-347-1895, and someone will take your information over the phone, or fax your membership application. (See the NMA Directory for contact information.) Must have user name and password to renew online.
When I join the NMA, am I automatically enrolled in my state or local society of NMA (or vice versa)?
No. The NMA and the state and local societies enrollments are separate.
Are there advantages to early NMA membership renewal?
NMA offers a $50 discount on Regular and Associate Membership dues received on or before February 1. You can take advantage of current year income tax deductions by paying your dues for the upcoming year. Only members who do not qualify for is Students and Resident/Fellow.
Several physicians in my organization belong to NMA. Can we pay our dues all at one time?
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Lost Card
Members can log into their accounts to view their membership information and print a membership card. You can also call (enter the two numbers referenced above without listing an extension).
When I join the NMA, Am I auto enrolled in my Region
Yes, This is a requirement when joining. View Region Info
Group Membership
Send all applications in bulk to memberservices@nmanet.org
