Emergency Physicians Deserve Someone in Their Corner. Let that be AAEM.
WE ARE THE ONLY PHYSICIAN-LED ORGANIZATION THAT
Fights for your rights, supports you throughout your career, and works to keep emergency medicine in the hands of board-certified emergency physicians.
For AAEM, membership is about more than what we can offer you. It’s also about what we can accomplish because emergency physicians choose to stand with us.
Not sure which membership is best for you? View our membership categories!
AAEM Promises To…
Continue the Fight Against the Corporate Practice of Medicine
Continue Defending Your Right to Speak Up
Continue Advocating for Physician-Led Emergency Care
What Membership Makes Possible
Together, we’ve brought the fight for physician autonomy to Congress, helping inform the development of the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026. We’ve earned a seat in the AMA House of Delegates, giving AAEM a formal voice in national medical policy and successfully passing four resolutions. And when a physician-owned group in Eugene, Oregon faced being replaced by a corporate staffing model, AAEM stood behind those physicians in a fight that ultimately preserved physician-led emergency medicine in their community.
If you’re new here or renewing your membership, thank you for showing up for what matters: your career, your colleagues, your patients, and the future of emergency medicine.
Membership Categories
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 in October. 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.
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.
Why Join AAEM?
- Always Have Someone in Your Corner: AAEM fights for your autonomy, your rights, and your ability to put patients first.
- Be Ready for What’s Next: Build your knowledge with practical CME, clinical resources, specialized courses, and Scientific Assembly.
- Find Your People: Connect with emergency physicians who understand the job, share your values, and are there to learn from, lean on, and grow alongside.
- Make Your Voice Count: Get involved in advocacy, leadership, and opportunities to strengthen physician-led emergency medicine.
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 AAEM-PG, 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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