Emergency Medicine Needs Champions. That’s You.
You fight for your patients every day. At AAEM, we fight for you.
Join more than 8,000 emergency physicians worldwide who are shaping the future of our specialty. We are the only physician-led organization dedicated to protecting your rights, supporting your career, and ensuring patients have access to board-certified emergency physicians.
Why Join AAEM?
- Protect Your Career: Ensure emergency medicine stays physician-led.
- Grow Your Skills: Access CME, clinical resources, and premier events like Scientific Assembly.
- Find Your People: Connect with colleagues, mentors, and leaders in EM.
- Lead the Future: Shape the specialty through advocacy and leadership opportunities.
Membership Categories
If you have any questions or need assistance selecting the right membership category, we’re here to help. Please contact us via email or call (800) 884-2236.
Dues: $595/year
Eligibility: Certification in Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
Details: All Full Voting members are Fellows of AAEM and may use the FAAEM designation. Includes full voting rights and eligibility for leadership positions.
Discounts:
- Full Voting Active Duty Military Discount: 25% off AAEM membership dues for the current year
- Full Voting Multi-Year Renewal Discount: 5% off AAEM membership dues when 3+ years of dues are purchased in advance
Dues: $295/year
Eligibility: Completion of an Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) residency program or an American Osteopathic Association (AOA) residency program (prior to 2019) and not yet board certified by ABEM or AOBEM
Details: Associate members are automatically enrolled in the Young Physicians Section (YPS). They are entitled to all AAEM benefits and may vote only for the YPS member director.
Discounts:
- Associate Member New Grad Discount: $100 discount on AAEM dues for physicians whose residency graduation date is within 13 months of the current date.
Dues: $95/year
Eligibility: Graduation from an Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)–approved emergency medicine residency program and current enrollment in a fellowship program.
Details: Fellow-in-Training members hold dual membership in AAEM and the Young Physicians Section (YPS). They are entitled to all AAEM benefits and may vote for the YPS member director.
Dues: $195/year
Eligibility: Physicians with an interest in emergency medicine who practice outside of the United States or Canada.
Details: International members are entitled to all AAEM benefits but do not have voting rights.
Dues: $295/year
Eligibility: Any Full Voting member who has practiced emergency medicine for thirty or more years, or is at least 65 years of age, and has been a Full Voting member for a minimum of ten years. Members meeting these requirements must specifically request in writing transfer to Emeritus status.
Details: Emeritus members retain full voting rights and eligibility to hold office. They may continue using the FAAEM designation as long as they meet the criteria of a Full Voting member.
Membership for residents and medical students is offered through the AAEM Resident and Student Association (AAEM/RSA), which provides mentorship, leadership opportunities, clinical resources, and a dedicated community for trainees.
- Learn more on the AAEM/RSA website
- Ready to join? Go directly to AAEM/RSA Membership
Please Note: AAEM membership runs on a calendar year (January 1st – December 31st). Membership for the upcoming year opens on October 1st. Any renewals or new memberships submitted on or after this date will be applied to the next calendar year. All dues are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Group Membership Options
Make membership simple for your entire group while saving on dues. Group enrollment streamlines administration and demonstrates a unified commitment to physician-led emergency medicine.
- 10% discount when 100% of eligible physicians join
- 5% discount when at least two-thirds join
- One invoice, one renewal date, less hassle
Beyond Membership: AAEM Physician Group (AAEM-PG)
AAEM-PG is not a membership category — it’s a physician-owned management services organization (MSO) designed for emergency medicine groups that want practice-level support without corporate ownership. By partnering with AAEMPG, your group can:
- Keep governance physician-led
- Access practice management and administrative support, such as contracting, billing, and compliance resources
- Build a sustainable, non-corporate model that preserves autonomy and the physician–patient relationship
AAEM-PG gives practices the resources they need to thrive, while ensuring emergency medicine stays in the hands of physicians.
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