By joining the NMA you will be amongst friends, colleagues, and peers, who share your interest, concern, and dedication, to the profession. The strength of the association relies on individual members like you, who are committed to making an impact on the field of medicine. The NMA mission is — to be the nation’s voice for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health. Add your voice to the discussion by becoming a member and help NMA increase the representation and recognition of African Americans and other under-represented minorities in medicine.
To contact the Membership Department, please call (1-800-662-0554) or (202-347-1895).
Active Membership
Open to all physicians and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) licensed to practice medicine in any state or territory of the United States and in the District of Columbia.
First Year Physician is open to all physicians and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) in their first year of practice and who are licensed to practice medicine in any state or territory of the United States and in the District of Columbia.
Second Year Physician is open to all physicians and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) in their second year of practice and who are licensed to practice medicine in any state or territory of the United States and in the District of Columbia.
Physicians/Active Duty in Military Membership
Open to all physicians who are currently serving in the military or on active reserve duty.
Associate Membership
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, or 4) licensed professionals who are considered a part of the allied health profession such as physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and radiologists.
Student Membership
Open to students duly matriculated in an accredited medical school.
Resident Membership
Open to all physicians currently in a resident program.
Emeritus Membership
Open for members in good standing for 20 consecutive years and have reached the age of 70 or are completely disabled, upon application to the Executive Director and approval by the House of Delegates.
Thank you for joining the National Medical Association, the association for African-American physicians, dedicated to eliminating healthcare disparities and promoting the African-American physician.
