1) Who can join the NMA?
Active Membership is open to all physicians and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) licensed to practice medicine in any state or territory of the United States and in the District of Columbia.
Associate Membership is open to 1) physicians who are members of chartered medical organizations in non-U.S. countries, 2) U.S. physicians who are located in foreign countries engaged in medical missionary work, or 3) physicians and non-physicians engaged full-time in academic teaching in an accredited medical school and not engaged in clinical practice.
Post Graduate Physician Membership is open to physicians in training in an accredited medical education program.
Student Membership is open to students duly matriculated in an accredited medical school.
Emeritus Membership who have been members in good standing for twenty consecutive years and have reached the age of seventy (70) or are completely disabled, upon application to the Executive Director and approval by the Board of Trustees.
Honorary Membership is awarded to individuals who have made notable and worthwhile contributions in the field of medicine and allied sciences, upon election by the House of Delegates on nomination by the Council on Scientific Assembly
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2) How much does it cost to join the NMA?
NMA DUES SCHEDULE
ACTIVE MEMBERS
Physician/Regular Membership : $495
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine :$495
First Time Physician Member: $250
Physician/First Year in Practice : $215
Physician/Second Year in Practice : $345
Physician/Active Military Duty : $255
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Full Time Medical Teaching Faculty : $210
Member Non-US Medical Society : $210
Medical Missionary in Non-US Country : $210
Doctorate/PH.D. in the Medical or Health Profession: $210
International Membership: $210
POST GRADUATE PHYSICIAN
Resident/Fellow : $40
MEDICAL STUDENT : $20
EMERITUS : Waived
3) What does membership in the NMA offer physicians?
While you’re looking out for your patients’ lives, the National Medical Association is looking out for your livelihood. Now, more than ever, NMA needs you to be part of its collective strength. The challenges you face as an African American physician are staggering. African American physicians treat more African American patients, more poor patients, and sicker patients than most other physicians. With the resurgence of old diseases and the resistance of newer ones, escalating health care costs, changes in the crucial health programs and health delivery systems, and little improvement in the overall health status and mortality of African Americans...now, more than ever, the NMA is hard at work supporting your interests.
4) How long is the NMA membership period?
Membership in the National Medical Association is on a calendar years basis from January 1 through December 31.
5) What are the advantages of renewing membership early?
Membership in the NMA is based upon the calendar year. Accordingly, joining or renewing membership early in the year is a good way of getting the most out of the membership season, but more importantly the Association offers opportunities abound throughout the year. Through training seminars, regional meetings, quality professional member benefits and much, much more - - the NMA has a number of ways to participate throughout the year!
6) If I join the NMA online, when does my membership become effective?
The online applications of prospective members are retrieved from NMA’s web site daily. Applications are processed immediately and are therefore able to access member-only online services upon receipt of your e-mail confirmation. You will receive your membership packet within 10-14 business days.
7) What if I forget my member identification number or loss my membership card?
If you forget your identification number or loss your membership card simply contact NMA’s Membership Services Division at (202) 347-1895, ext. 220 to request a duplicate identification card.
8) After I’ve joined. How long before I start receiving benefits:
Within 7 – 10 business days you can use your personalized membership ID number to log on to NMA’s “Members Only” pages on the web site and access your benefits – such as Physician Locator Service, discounts on hardware & software and seminars, as well as your section e-mail list server. Allow four weeks for the arrival of your first issue of the Journal of the National Medical Association.
9) How do I update my member record?
Send all changes to NMA’s Membership Services Division via phone, fax or e-mail.
(See the NMA Directory for contact information @ http://www.NMAnet.org.)
10) May I pay my membership dues online?
Yes. Log on to http://www.NMAnet.org and Click on “Join Today.” You may also call Membership Services and someone will take your information over the phone, or fax your membership application. (See the NMA Directory for contact information.)
11) How long is the NMA membership period?
Membership in the National Medical Association is on a calendar year basis, from January 1 through December 31.
12) When I join the NMA, am I automatically enrolled in my state or local society of NMA (or vice versa)?
No. The NMA and the state and local societies enrollments are separate.
13) Are there advantages to early NMA membership renewal?
NMA offers a $50 discount on “Regular” NMA Membership dues received on or before February 1. You can take advantage of current year income tax deductions by paying your dues for the upcoming year.
14) Several physicians in my organization belong to NMA. Can we pay our dues all at one time?
Yes. Include a summary page with names of members and amounts and attach individual membership applications
