AMA membership dues range from $20 for first-year students to $420 for established practitioners. This investment in the future of rheumatology also comes with access to AMA member benefits and discounts that may save you more than the cost of your annual dues. For example:
- Insurance discounts: AMA members are eligible for a variety of life, health, dental, disability, home and auto insurance policies with premium credits and discounts on select plans.
- Auto discounts: AMA members can save between $500 and $3,500 on the purchase or lease of a new Mercedes-Benz or Smart Car, up to 25% off Hertz car rentals (with code CDP#11635) and up to 7% off rentals through Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental.
- Student loan refinancing: AMA members may be able to save thousands on student debt by refinancing to a lower rate, and will receive a $420 bonus after completing the refinancing process.
Additionally, membership in the AMA provides access to unique continuing medical education (CME) activities, short-term paid and volunteer opportunities, and regular journals and publications. Contact AMA Member Services at (800) 262-3211 with any questions about AMA membership, benefits, products or services. Or you can email a member service representative.
Act Now
ACR members can join or renew their membership with the AMA online or by calling (800) 262-3211. Current members should also cast their ballot and vote for rheumatology and for the ACR to represent them in the HOD. This confirms to the AMA that members want to be counted toward rheumatology’s seat at the table.
There’s an old saying that if you don’t have a seat at the table, you may be on the menu. Let’s protect our seat at the AMA HOD table by having a thriving & active membership in the AMA.
As with any organization representing thousands of members, rarely will all of the members agree 100% of the time. This is not a question of whether you always agree with the AMA, it is a question of how much you value rheumatology’s seat at the table. If you value having a voice in the decision-making process and if you want to protect the ACR’s representation in the AMA House of Delegates, then I encourage you to join me in American Medical Association membership.
Only by having as many AMA members as possible can we speak with a loud voice and protect our patients, practice and specialty. Thank you for your help, and when you join or renew please let us know by sending a quick email message so we can add you to the list. I am personally grateful for your help and assistance.
