• Eligibility Criteria for Membership
• Dues Structures
• Membership Categories
• Origin and Purpose
• Benefits of Membership
• Benefits of Resident Membership
• Benefits of Student Membership
• Membership Application Online Submission Form (all member types)

• Renew my Membership
• Renewal PDF Form (Current year - 2023)
• Membership Renewal PDF Form (upcoming year - 2024)

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 Active member status, 15 for Associate member status and 11 for Affiliate 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:  [email protected]
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.

• $350.00 USD – Active Member/Associate Member/Affiliate Member
• $225.00 USD – Fellowship Member
• $225.00 USD – International Member
• $150.00 USD – Resident Member
• $30.00 USD – Student member (one time fee during entire student status)

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES / APPLICATION FORMS
Active Members must be licensed, practicing allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) 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 (MD) or osteopathic (DO) 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 (MD) or osteopathic (DO) physicians (or the international equivalent) that are board certified in a related specialty (e.g. Orthopedics, Neurology, Radiology, Surgery, etc.) who have at least 11 requisite points. Affiliate Members receive the same benefits as Active Members with the exception of voting and serving on the board.
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International Members must hold the international equivalent to licensed, practicing allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) physicians; must be Board certified in their specialty field or the international equivalent; and must have demonstrated a commitment to sports medicine (team physician, sports medicine clinician, publications in sports medicine, research in sports medicine and/or teaching sports medicine). International Members receive the same benefits as Active Members with the exception of voting and serving on the board.
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New Fellowship Members – Click here to signup now >>

Existing Members – Click here to renew now >>

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 society of sports medicine physicians recognized for their expertise and leadership.
• AMSSM Members receive reduced registration fees at all AMSSM courses including the Annual Meeting that presents the latest innovations and advancements in sports medicine.
• On-line journal access to:
  1. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine – official journal of the AMSSM (not available to Student Members).
  2. British Journal of Sports Medicine – (not available to Student Members).
  3. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach – (not available to Student Members).
• Optional Benefit: Active, Associate, Affiliate, International, Fellowship and Resident members can pay an additional $25*/year above their membership fee to purchase a print subscription to Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. *Sports Health is unable to send back issues. Therefore, your Sports Health subscription payment will be pro-rated based on the number of issues you will receive during subscription year when your membership dues are received.
• Optional Benefit: Active, Associate, Affiliate, International, Fellowship and Resident members can pay an additional $100/year above their membership fee to purchase a print subscription (six bi-monthly issues) of the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine.
• AMSSM Members are eligible to submit an abstract(s) for consideration to present at the Annual Meeting.
• AMSSM Members are eligible to apply for various grants and awards provided by the AMSSM Foundation.
• AMSSM Newsletter, The Sideline Report – quarterly electronic publication with the latest information on what is happening throughout the sports medicine profession.
• Membership Certificate.
• The opportunity to nominate other physicians to membership.
• Student Members Only: can participate in the MSIG (a national medical student interest group lead by AMSSM Student Members) that offers webinars and opportunity for Student Members to serve as a MSIG Officer.
• Student Members Only: will receive an AMSSM Student Member t-shirt.

BENEFITS OF RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP

• Being part of a society of sports medicine physicians recognized for their expertise and leadership.
• Receive reduced registration fees at all AMSSM Conferences including the Annual Meeting that presents the latest innovations and advancements in sports medicine.
• On-line journal access to:
  1. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine – official journal of the AMSSM
  2. British Journal of Sports Medicine
  3. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
• Optional Benefit: Resident members can pay an additional $25/year above their membership fee to purchase a print subscription (six bi-monthly issues) to Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
• Optional Benefit: Resident members can pay an additional $25/year above their membership fee to purchase a print subscription to Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Sports Health is unable to send back issues so AMSSM will adjust your Sports Health subscription payment with partial refund ($5/issue) based on the number of issues you will not receive during subscription year when your membership dues are received.
• Eligible to apply for various grants and awards provided by the AMSSM Foundation.
• Receive AMSSM Newsletter, The Sideline Report – quarterly electronic publication with the latest information on what is happening throughout the sports medicine profession.
• Receive AMSSM Newsletter, the Rookie Report – quarterly electronic publication with pertinent information for Resident and Student members.
• Membership Certificate.
• The opportunity to nominate other physicians to membership.
• Included in the SMRC (Sports Medicine Resident Council) – a national resident interest group led by AMSSM Resident members.
• Opportunity for Resident leadership through the SMRC.
• Eligible to vote in SMRC Officer Elections.
• Encourage use of SMRC Facebook page and AMSSM Facebook page.

BENEFITS OF STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

• Being part of a society of sports medicine physicians recognized for their expertise and leadership.
• AMSSM Members receive reduced registration fees at all AMSSM courses including the Annual Meeting that presents the latest innovations and advancements in sports medicine.
• Student Members are eligible to submit an abstract(s) for consideration to present at the Annual Meeting — Student members must have a senior author listed that is a full AMSSM member.
• Student Members are eligible to apply for various grants and awards provided by the AMSSM Foundation.
• AMSSM Newsletter, The Sideline Report — quarterly electronic publication with the latest information on what is happening throughout the sports medicine profession.
• Membership Certificate.
• The opportunity to nominate other physicians to membership.
• Student Members Only: can participate in the MSIG (a national medical student interest group lead by AMSSM Student Members) that offers webinars and opportunity for Student Members to serve as a MSIG Officer.
• Student Members Only: will receive an AMSSM Student Member t-shirt.