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Actions speak louder than words. ACEP is the only EM organization:

With a seat at the table on the RUC, protecting your reimbursement
With a DC office of nine full-time staff working exclusively for you
Fighting state by state to protect your jobs from NPs and PAs
Who is involved in nine amicus briefs to protect your autonomy
Who sued the government on your behalf to ensure you are paid appropriately
Who lawmakers and regulatory agencies contact first when their decisions impact your job

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ACEP provides an immediate return on your investment, as together we:

Defend your scope as leader of the care team
Demand due process by all employers
Secure federal financial victories that more than pay for your dues
Tackle the urgent boarding crisis with meaningful reform
Prevent workplace violence in the ED through legislative change

Promote uniform standards of care across the specialty
Provide discounted practice liability insurance to fill gaps or expand your coverage
Help you start and run your own physician group

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Do I qualify for regular ACEP membership?

ACEP Membership is available to emergency physicians who meet one of the following requirements:

Completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited emergency medicine residency program.
Completed an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine subspecialty-training program.
Completed an emergency medicine residency program approved by an ACEP-recognized accrediting body in a foreign country.

How much is regular ACEP membership?

$735/year, plus chapter dues.

Chapters are separate organizations that provide local and state support and resources.
ACEP Chapter membership is required and can be based on the location of your practice or residence.
Government services or military employees are urged to join the Government Services Chapter.

Is there a discount for being new to practice?

If you have completed your emergency medicine residency within the last three years, ACEP offers the following dues structure*:

First year following graduation - $169
Second year following graduation - $337
Third year following graduation - $505
Fourth year following graduation - $735 (full dues)

*Additional applicable chapter dues rates apply.

Is there a military discount?

General Medical Officers who have been a member of ACEP as a medical student or EM resident may continue their membership at the resident rate ($115/year*) for a maximum of four years.

New Regular members in military service join* for

$337 their first year
$448 in their second year

*Additional applicable chapter dues rates apply.

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ACEP Member Benefits Empower You at Every Stage of Your Career

Practice Support Evolving with the Ever-Changing Health Care Environment
Advocating for You and Your Patients with a Unified Voice
Clinical Resources to Continuously Improve Patient Care
Career Help So You Can Focus on Your Patients, Not Paperwork

Award-winning, Peer-reviewed Publications for the Latest News and Research
Members-Only Discounts for Both on Shift and at Home
Ways to Help You Connect with Your Corner of the EM Community

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