Be Supported
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine provides critical support to the most dedicated, skilled, and resilient doctors in medicine. We are the champions of emergency physicians.
Join AAEM and be supported by a community of doctors that takes great pride in its work, the difference we make for our profession and – most importantly, the patients we serve.
JOIN OR RENEW
Join our 8,000 board-certified emergency physicians around the world.
We will advocate for your essential rights. Support your continued
learning. And defend your ability to make decisions that are in the best
interests of your patients without outside interference
Membership Categories
Fellow and Full Voting (FAAEM)
Dues: $595
All voting members are fellows of AAEM, and can therefore use the FAAEM designation. There is no additional requirement for fellowship status beyond board certification. To be a Full Voting member of AAEM you must: be board certified in emergency medicine by ABEM, AOBEM, or RCPSC or be board certified in pediatric emergency medicine by ABEM or ABP.
Associate
Dues: $195 – those who meet the below criteria and are within their first year out of residency
Dues: $295 – those who meet the below criteria and are more than one year out of residency
To be an Associate member of AAEM: you must be a graduate of an ACGME or AOA approved emergency medicine training program and you must have not yet taken or passed your EM board
Fellow-in-Training
Dues: $95
To be a Fellow-in-Training member of AAEM: you must be a graduate of an ACGME or AOA approved emergency medicine training program and be currently enrolled in a fellowship. Fellow-in-Training members receive a dual membership in AAEM and the Young Physicians Section (YPS-AAEM).
International
Dues: $195
International member status is available for those physicians with an interest in emergency medicine who practice outside of the United States or Canada.
Emeritus
Dues: $295
Full Voting members of AAEM meeting the below requirements who wish to change their membership category must specifically request transfer to Emeritus status. Emeritus members may continue using the FAAEM designation as long as they meet the criteria of a Full Voting member of AAEM. To be an Emeritus member of AAEM, you must have been: a Full Voting member who has practiced emergency medicine for 30 or more years and has been a Full Voting member for a minimum of 10 years -or- at least 65 years of age and who has been a Full Voting member for a minimum of 10 years
Special circumstances such as disability or full retirement from the practice of emergency medicine, may lead to a request for Emeritus membership. A member would be required to have been a Full Voting member in good standing for a period of at least five consecutive years to be considered for this special Emeritus status. Such a request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the membership committee. Eligibility for this special status shall lapse upon the Emeritus member’s return to the active practice of emergency medicine or upon change in the circumstances qualifying the member for Emeritus status. The Emeritus member shall have an affirmative obligation to notify the Academy of any such change in status.
Residents and Medical Students
Residents and Medical Students are invited to become a member of the AAEM Resident and Student Association (AAEM/RSA).
Join AAEM/RSA
Please Note: Membership dues are non-refundable.
Current Promotions
Multi-Year Discount
Multi-year discounts available for Full Voting members when you sign-up for three or more years. Renew today and save!
As a new graduate, pay only $195 to renew as an associate member within the first 12 months of graduating ($100 Savings!).
Active Military Full Voting Member Discount
A 25% discount will be applied to annual full voting dues for active duty military members. This discount only applies to full voting membership who are active duty military members on an annual basis and will not apply to multi-year membership purchases.
