• Eligibility Criteria for Membership
• Dues Structures
• Membership Categories
• Origin and Purpose
• Benefits of Membership

• Membership Renewal Submission Form
• Membership Renewal PDF Form
• Membership Application
• Resident Membership Application
• C. Young Student Membership Application

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP
Membership in AMSSM is exclusive, but not restricted. All who qualify will be welcomed. Those who fall short of the membership criteria are encouraged to participate in AMSSM and other sports medicine educational meetings to develop a stronger involvement in sports medicine. The AMSSM is not for those who are “just interested” in sports medicine. AMSSM is for the physician significantly involved in sports medicine – those recognized in their communities as “sports medicine physicians”.

Please review the criteria found on membership application. If you feel you have the requisite points – 25 for full member status, 15 for associate member status, complete the on-line application, attach a copy of your most recent Curriculum Vitae and complete your payment.  The AMSSM Membership Committee will review your application and promptly inform you of your status.

**STOP:  If you have ever been a member of the AMSSM or attended an AMSSM sponsored conference as a non-member, please contact the membership coordinator before completing an application.**

Joan Brown
Email:  joanb@amssm.org
Phone:  913-327-1415

DUES STRUCTURE
See the "Membership Categories" listed below for an explanation of the types of memberships available. An explanation of the point system for membership is also found below.

• Active Member / Associate Member Affiliate - $350.00
• Fellowship Member - $225.00
• Fellowship Ossur grant available to those currently in an ACGME accredited sports medicine fellowship that participates in the NRMP Match - $0.00
• Resident Member - $150.00
• Student member (one time fee during entire student status) - $30.00

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES / APPLICATION FORMS
Active Member must be licensed, practicing allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physicians (or the international equivalent) that are board certified in one or more of the Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine or Rehabilitation specialties who have at least 25 requisite points.  Active Members may be officers and directors and may vote in elections.
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Associate Member must be licensed, practicing allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physicians (or the international equivalent) that are board certified in one or more of the Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine or Rehabilitation specialties who have at least 15 requisite points.  Associate Members receive the same benefits as Active Members with the exception of voting and serving on the board.
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Affiliate Specialists must be licensed, practicing allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physicians (or the international equivalent) that are board certified in a related specialty (e.g. Orthopedics, Neurology, Radiology, Surgery, etc.) who qualify under the same point criteria as Members (25 points). Affiliate Members receive the same benefits as Active Members with the exception of voting and serving on the board.
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Fellowship Member Physicians currently in a recognized Sports Medicine Fellowship program. Fellowship members may not serve on the board and may not vote in elections.  AMSSM is pleased to announce Ossur Americas has provided a grant to the Foundation to cover the cost of Fellowship membership for the 2012 membership year.  To be eligible you must currently be in an accredited ACGME Sports Medicine Fellowship program that participates in the NRMP Fellowship Match.  Exception to full NRMP Match participation is allowed only for military fellowship and ACGME accredited sports medicine fellowship programs in their first year.
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Resident Physicians currently in an accredited allopathic or osteopathic residency program with a strong interest in sports medicine.  Resident members may not serve on the board and may not vote in elections.
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Medical Students one time only membership fee created for current medical students in good standing at an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school with an interest in sports medicine. Medical Student Members may not serve on the board and may not vote in elections.
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ORIGIN AND PURPOSE
The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) was formed in 1991 to fill a void that has existed in sports medicine from its earliest beginnings. The founders, who are among the most recognizable and expert providers of primary care sports medicine, realized that while there are several physician organizations which support sports medicine, there was not a forum specific for non-surgical sports medicine physicians - until now.

The AMSSM was formed to fill that void to offer a forum for the sports medicine physician. Over and over again the most compelling reason for the formation of the AMSSM is to foster a collegial relationship among dedicated, competent sports medicine physicians with a common base of expertise.

In 1992, the AMSSM opened membership to qualified sports medicine physicians from other specialties. Affiliate membership is available to specialists (i.e. orthopedists, radiologists, surgeons, etc.) who qualify under the same point criteria system. Affiliate member carries all the benefits as Active membership with the exception of voting and serving on the Board of Directors.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Being part of a national society of sports medicine physicians recognized for their expertise and leadership.
• Reduced registration fee at the AMSSM Annual Meeting that presents the latest innovations and advancements in sports medicine.
• On-line subscription to the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine – official journal of the AMSSM (not available to Student Members).
• Access to on-line subscription to The British Journal of Sports Medicine (not available to Student Members).
• Printed version of the Sports Health Journal (Active, Associate and Affiliate members receive this journal at no additional charge. Fellowship, Resident and Student members can pay an additional $36 if they would like to receive this journal).
• AMSSM Newsletter – published with the latest information on what is happening throughout the sports medicine profession.
• Membership Certificate.
• The opportunity to nominate other physicians to membership.
• Access to sports medicine physicians throughout the US for collaboration or referral of patients. On-line Directory.
• On-line Forums and Listservs to discuss issues in sports medicine.