{"id":539,"date":"2025-12-17T08:06:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T08:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certilyst.com\/resources\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=539"},"modified":"2025-12-18T09:45:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:45:19","slug":"is-joining-the-ama-free","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/certilyst.com\/resources\/faq\/is-joining-the-ama-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Is joining the AMA free?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Q: Is joining the AMA free?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> No, joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/certilyst.com\/resources\/faq\/is-the-nclex-on-a-computer\/\">American Medical Association<\/a> (AMA) is not free. It requires paying annual membership dues. It is important to confirm which organization using the &#8220;AMA&#8221; acronym you are referring to, as membership models differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What does it cost to join the American Medical Association for physicians?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The American Medical Association charges annual dues. The exact fee varies based on membership category (e.g., medical student, resident, practicing physician) and whether you join through your state medical society. You must visit the official AMA website or contact your state society for current rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Are there other organizations called AMA with different membership rules?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes. Other major organizations share the AMA acronym:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>American Management Association:<\/strong> This business training organization offers a 30-day free trial, after which the annual fee is $299.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academy of Model Aeronautics:<\/strong> This hobbyist organization has a 3-month introductory trial for $19.95 before standard annual dues apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: How can I find the exact cost for the physician-focused AMA?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> To get accurate dues information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit the Official Source:<\/strong> Go to the American Medical Association&#8217;s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ama-assn.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Your State Society:<\/strong> Your state or local medical society can provide the exact combined membership rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identify Your Category:<\/strong> Look for information specific to your career stage, as dues are typically tiered.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on professional medical certifications, review details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/certilyst.com\/resources\/faq\/how-many-questions-are-on-the-aama-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAMA test structure<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","faq-categories":[],"class_list":["post-539","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is joining the AMA free? - Certilyst<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Joining the American Medical Association requires paid annual dues, with costs varying by membership category. 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