Categories of Membership

Categories of membership and their eligibility are determined by the  AANEM Bylaws and are assigned during the membership application process.

Fellow Membership is open to physicians (MD, DO, or international equivalent) who are certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Fellow members have voting rights and are eligible to hold office positions in the AANEM.

Active Membership is open to physicians (MD, DO, or international equivalent) who are certified by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, Canadian equivalent, or American Osteopathic Association. Active members have voting rights and are eligible to hold office positions in the AANEM.

Associate Membership is open to physicians (MD, DO, or international equivalent) who have an active medical license, but are not certified by a primary US board or Canadian equivalent.