As a member of ACOEP, you are a part of a diverse community of great achievers, motivating educators, and pioneers in the field of emergency medicine. Keep connected to your community by renewing your membership or joining today.
Categories & Fees
Student membership may be granted to any individual who is presently enrolled in colleges or schools of medicine and exhibits a sincere interest in the specialty of osteopathic emergency medicine.
Dues Annual Cycle = June 1st to May 30th
Resident Classic Membership ($35)
Resident membership may be granted to any individual who is appropriately licensed to practice in a postdoctoral training setting as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Doctor of Medicine and who is currently enrolled in an AOA or ACGME approved emergency medicine residency program.
Dues Annual Cycle = July 1st to June 30th
Resident Education Membership ($165) per resident // Organizational Members
Exclusive membership to Hippo EM Board Review Resident Package, including access to on-demand video education, over 1,200 practice questions, Hippo EM Podcasts and detailed performance data. Access to the new interactive FOEM Research Network. An online subscription to the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. Discounted rates for residents to ACOEP conferences. Access to ACOEP’s exclusive membership benefits. Access to ACOEP’s Digital Classroom.
Dues Annual Cycle = July 1st to June 30th
Active 1st Year ($170) – Attending physicians in their first year of practice, right after residency.
Active membership may be granted to any individual who is a duly licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (the “physician”) who meets the criteria set forth below:
(1) The physician must engage primarily in the practice or administration of emergency medicine, which is defined as the (i) practice or administration of emergency medicine in an emergency care facility for three years prior to the date of application; or (ii) successful completion of an emergency medicine residency program approved by the AOA or Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
(2) The emergency physician must engage in appropriate educational activities, as defined in one of the following: (i) participation in continuing medical education activities sufficient to satisfy ACOEP CME requirements for emergency physicians (this activity must occur during the three (3) years prior to the date of application); or (ii) successful completion of an emergency medicine residency program approved by the AOA or ACGME.
Active 2nd Year ($345) – Physicians who are within their second year after finishing residency
Active membership may be granted to any individual who is a duly licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (the “physician”) who meets the criteria set forth below:
(1) The physician must engage primarily in the practice or administration of emergency medicine, which is defined as the (i) practice or administration of emergency medicine in an emergency care facility for three years prior to the date of application; or (ii) successful completion of an emergency medicine residency program approved by the AOA or Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
(2) The emergency physician must engage in appropriate educational activities, as defined in one of the following: (i) participation in continuing medical education activities sufficient to satisfy ACOEP CME requirements for emergency physicians (this activity must occur during the three (3) years prior to the date of application); or (ii) successful completion of an emergency medicine residency program approved by the AOA or ACGME.
Dues Annual Cycle: October 1st to September 30th
Active 3rd Year ($505) – Physicians who are within their third year after finishing residency
Active membership may be granted to any individual who is a duly licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (the “physician”) who meets the criteria set forth below:
(1) The physician must engage primarily in the practice or administration of emergency medicine, which is defined as the (i) practice or administration of emergency medicine in an emergency care facility for three years prior to the date of application; or (ii) successful completion of an emergency medicine residency program approved by the AOA or Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
(2) The emergency physician must engage in appropriate educational activities, as defined in one of the following: (i) participation in continuing medical education activities sufficient to satisfy ACOEP CME requirements for emergency physicians (this activity must occur during the three (3) years prior to the date of application); or (ii) successful completion of an emergency medicine residency program approved by the AOA or ACGME.
Dues Annual Cycle: October 1st to September 30th
Active Membership ($725) - All attending physicians who finished residency more than 3 years ago
Active membership may be granted to any individual who is a duly licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine of Medical Doctor (the “physician”) who meets the criteria set forth below:
(1) The physician must engage primarily in the practice or administration of emergency medicine, which is defined as the (i) practice or administration of emergency medicine in an emergency care facility for three years prior to the date of application; or (ii) successful completion of an emergency medicine residency program approved by the AOA or Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
(2) The emergency physician must engage in appropriate educational activities, as defined in one of the following: (i) participation in continuing medical education activities sufficient to satisfy ACOEP CME requirements for emergency physicians (this activity must occur during the three (3) years prior to the date of application); or (ii) successful completion of an emergency medicine residency program approved by the AOA or ACGME.
Dues Annual Cycle: October 1st to September 30th
Distinguished Fellow Membership ($725)
An individual who has been a Fellow Member for at least ten consecutive years prior to application and continues to meet such criteria as are required for Fellow membership, and who meets other criteria established by the Board of Directors, may apply as a Distinguished Fellow. For more information and to fill out the application, visit our Fellowship web page.
Dues Annual Cycle: October 1st to September 30th
Fellow Membership ($725)
An individual who has been an Active Member for at least the five consecutive years prior to application, who maintains board-certification in emergency medicine, and who meets other criteria established by the Board of Directors, may apply for membership as a Fellow. For more information and to fill out the application, visit our Fellowship web page.
Dues Annual Cycle: October 1st to September 30th
Associate Membership ($345)
Associate membership may be granted to any individual healthcare provider who does not meet the criteria for Active membership, but who has demonstrated a sincere interest in emergency medicine.
Dues Annual Cycle: October 1st to September 30th
Retired Membership ($325)
Retired membership may be granted, upon application to the Board of Directors, to any individual who would otherwise be eligible to be an Active member, but who is officially and permanently retired from the practice of emergency medicine. Please send your request by providing a letter with proof of retirement to info@acoep.org.
Dues Annual Cycle: October 1st to September 30th
Life Membership ($0)
Life membership may be granted, upon application to the Board of Directors, to any member who meets at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Twenty-five (25) years of continuous, active membership in the College and has reached the federally defined retirement age; or (2) Permanently retired or disabled physician with a minimum of twenty (20) years of continuous, Active membership in the College prior to being designated a Retired member, and a minimum of five (5) years or Retired membership status in the College; or (3) Sixty five (65) years of age (or older), active member of the College for at least ten (10) consecutive years, and officially and permanently retired from the practice of emergency medicine. For more information please email info@acoep.org.