Benefits of Membership

AAPM members gain access to publications, tools, and discounts on Pain Medicine education. As a member of AAPM, you are part of the premier organization dedicated to advancing and promoting the full spectrum of multidisciplinary pain care, education, advocacy, and research to improve function and quality of life for people in pain.

AAPM members have access to a wide array of educational and professional benefits, such as those below.

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Pain Medicine
AAPM’s journal, the premier source of peer-reviewed research and commentary on the multidisciplinary clinical practice of pain medicine.

AAPM E-News
Stay informed with AAPM’s e-newsletter that provides timely updates on the latest developments in pain research, advocacy and legislative issues, practice management, clinical trials, and news about the Academy and its members.

“AAPM E-News is the only newsletter I read to get the latest news and research in the specialty of pain medicine. It provides comprehensive coverage of the field and provides valuable information applicable to my practice. It’s a fantastic resource and one of the best benefits of AAPM membership.”

—AAPM Board of Director Robert W. Hurley, MD PhD, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC

Discounted Registration Rates for the AAPM Annual Meeting
AAPM Annual Meeting attendees can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, get the most current advances in pain medicine, and network with leaders in the field of pain medicine.

AAPM Education Center
Members receive waived or reduced rates on trusted, quality on-demand education presented by top experts and researchers in the field.

Practice Management Tools
Stay up to date on current events impacting your daily practice with coding and reimbursement news, tips, and updates, including AAPM position statements, clinical practice guidelines, and other evidence-based information. Members also have access to Common Pain Medicine CPTTM Codes.

Membership Directory
The membership directory is an essential networking and referral tool is at your fingertips simply by logging in to your account. You must be a current member to access the directory.

AMA Representation
AAPM’s seat in the AMA House of Delegates allows us to speak for our members about issues critical to their pain practices.

Effective Pain Care Is Multidisciplinary. We Are, Too!
Be part of the Premier Organization dedicated to advancing and promoting the full spectrum of multidisciplinary pain care, education, advocacy, and research.

AAPM is a community of Pain Professionals from a diverse range of fields who are dedicated to improve function and quality of life for people in Pain.

Equip You As A Member Of The Pain Care Team
Discounted AAPM Annual Meeting registration, access to the Academy’s journal, Pain Medicine, and free/discounted online education are just a few benefits of AAPM membership.

AAPM Expands Its Active Member Category
In 2019, the AAPM Board voted to expand its Active Member category to non-physicians who possess a doctoral degree in psychology or neuroscience.

Practice Management Tools
Stay up to date on current events impacting your daily practice with coding and reimbursement news, tips, and updates, including AAPM position statements, clinical practice guidelines, and other evidence-based information.

Members also have access to Common Pain Medicine CPTTM Codes.

A Membership Directory To Facilitate Peer Connections
The membership directory is an essential networking and referral tool at the fingertips of all members.

Membership Plans

Every AAPM membership plan features the following:

  • AAPM’s Journal Pain Medicine | The premier source of peer-reviewed research and commentary on the multidisciplinary clinical practice of Pain Medicine.
  • AAPM E-News | Stay informed with AAPM’s e-newsletter that provides timely updates on the latest developments in Pain Research, Advocacy, Practice Management, Clinical Trials and news about Academy members.
  • AAPM Annual Meeting | Discounted registration rates.
  • AAPM Education Center | Waived or reduced fees on quality, on-demand education presented by top pain experts.
  • Practice Management Tools | Stay up-to-date on current events impacting your daily practice with Clinical Practice Guidelines and Coding Tips.
  • Shared Interest Group (SIG) opportunities to network, advance shared practice interests, or promote discussion in a particular discipline or topic.

APS/AIPM Discount

Find out how you can get 50% discount on your membership.

ACTIVE*

$410 /yr

Is open to physicians who possess a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathic medicine and non-physicians who possess a doctoral level degree in Psychology or Neuroscience.

These members spend a significant portion of their professional activities within the field of Pain Medicine or related disciplines.

*Active Members may vote, serve as officers or directors, and serve on and vote in committees, and are required to pay dues.

CLINICAL PRACTICE AFFILIATE*

$200 /yr

Is open to non-physician professionals in the United States of America or Canada who are (or are eligible to be) licensed, registered, or certified in a clinical healthcare profession that addresses the needs of patents with pain.

Non-physicians who possess a doctoral level degree in Psychology or Neuroscience qualify for Active membership.

Requires that licensure, registration or certification be in good standing or provide documentation that one has completed a program or course, allowing them to be licensed, registered or certified in a non-physician clinical healthcare profession that provides direct patient care as part of a pain care team.

*Members may Co-Chair committees with a current Active member and serve as voting members of committees or as liaisons to committees.

They cannot hold office or vote in business outside of their committee appointments.

NONCLINICAL PRACTICE AFFILIATE

$200 /yr

Is open to non-physician professionals in the United States of America or Canada who do not provide direct patient care but whose principal professional responsibilities support the field of Pain Medicine.

Non-physicians who possess a doctoral level degree in Psychology or Neuroscience qualify for Active Membership. Requires submission of a resume/CV upon joining.

INTERNATIONAL

$305 /yr

Is open to physicians who possess a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathic medicine and non-physicians who possess a doctoral level degree in psychology or neuroscience who have a license to practice medicine within their country of origin and outside of the United States of America or Canada.

These members spend a significant portion of their professional activities within the field of Pain Medicine or related disciplines.

AFFILIATE STUDENT

$0 /yr

Is open to students enrolled and in good standing in a curriculum at an institution within the United States of America that is leading to licensure, certification, or registration in a clinical healthcare profession involved in the direct care of patients with pain. Requires a letter from the institution or unofficial transcript verifying enrollment in good standing and expected date of graduation.

This category is open to applicants during the term of professional training school and then upon graduation and licensure, certification or registration, membership becomes a Clinical Affiliate Membership.

MEDICAL STUDENT

$0 /yr

Is open to medical students enrolled and in good standing in a curriculum at an institution within the United States of America that is approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association. Requires a letter from the institution or unofficial transcript verifying enrollment in good standing and expected date of graduation.

This category is open to applicants during the term of medical school and then membership becomes a Resident Membership (for up to four (4) years of residency).

RESIDENT

$0 /yr

Is open to physicians enrolled and in good standing in a residency program at an institution within the United States of America that is approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association. Requires a letter from the residency program director or coordinator verifying enrollment in good standing.

This category is for up to four (4) years of residency and your membership becomes either a Fellow Membership (for one (1) year of fellowship) or Active Membership with the renewal fees of an Active Member.

TRAINEE

$0 /yr

Is open to physicians enrolled and in good standing in a fellowship program at an institution within the United States of America that is approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association. Requires a letter from the fellowship program director or coordinator verifying enrollment in good standing.

This category is for the one (1) year fellowship and then at renewal, your membership becomes Active Membership with the renewal fees of an Active Member.

SENIOR

$0 /yr

Is open to Active Members sixty-eight (68) years of age or older and who have paid dues and/or assessments to the Academy for ten (10) years or more.

Senior Membership is requested by the Active Member and must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Explore Opportunities for Furthering the AAPM Mission

Members are the lifeblood of AAPM and are invited to contribute to and engage with AAPM through the many opportunities we offer to bring your expertise to the field of Pain Medicine.

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AAPM MISSION

ADVOCATE.
EDUCATE.
COLLABORATE.