Membership FAQs
How do I join?
You can join online anytime on our secure site, download and fax your application to 847-818-8347, or call ACOEM Member Services at (847) 818-1800 (press ‘1’ at the prompt).
Who is eligible to be a member of ACOEM?
Membership in ACOEM is open to:
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Active
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Doctors of medicine or osteopathic medicine who have an interest
in occupational and/or environmental medicine. |
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Associate
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Non-physicians who have attained the doctorate level degree of
PhD, ScD, DrPH, or EdD in occupational and environmental
health disciplines.
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Affiliate
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Non-physicians with a master's-level degree working in a field related to occupational and environmental medicine, certified Physician Assistants (PA), licensed Nurse Practitioners (NP), or Certified Occupational Health Nurses (COHN). |
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Student/Resident
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Full-time medical students, interns, or residents with an interest in occupational and environmental medicine. |
What are the annual national dues for ACOEM membership?
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Active
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$ 365 |
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Associate
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$ 225 |
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Affiliate
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$ 225 |
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Student/Resident
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$ 35 |
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Retired Physician
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$ 95 ** |
** $25 for Retired Physicians who do not subscribe to the Publication Value Package – includes JOEM, ACOEM Report and E-News publications
ACOEM Component Society Annual Dues
- All ACOEM members are required to be members of a component society where one is available. You are assigned to a component society based on your work address, but may request membership in an adjacent component society.
- Members residing outside the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico are considered “Direct” members and pay no component dues.
- Component dues are waived for Student/Resident members.
Important Membership Fee Information
- A one-time $25 application fee is required with all new applications for membership (except student/resident applications).
- The ACOEM dues year runs from January 1 through December 31. New members who join after June 30 will pay 1/2 the full-year national and component society dues. This does not apply to Student/Resident memberships. New members who join after October 1 will be paying membership fees for the following year (and will receive the remainder of the current year free of charge.)
- Dues (including component society fees) are payable in full at the time of application.
What type of membership does ACOEM offer to physicians who are retired from active medical practice?
An Active Member who has been a member of ACOEM for at least 5 years, has attained an age of sixty-five (65), and who no longer practices medicine shall be eligible to become a retired Member. Upon retiring, a member may apply to the Board of Directors for retired status by contacting Member Services at 847-818-1800 (press ‘1’ at the prompt) or e-mail memberinfo@acoem.org. Retired members may retain their Fellow or Master designation.
I am 60 years old and working less than 40 hours per week. What dues do I pay?
Physicians pay their annual national and component society dues until they are fully retired, been a member for at least 5 years, and attained the age of 65 years.
When will I be asked to renew my ACOEM membership?
ACOEM membership is based on a calendar cycle and membership expires on December 31 of each year. However, you may renew your membership as early as October.
How long before I receive my member benefits?
Your membership should be posted within one week of receiving your documentation and payment. You should receive a Membership Kit, which includes a copy of the JOEM and other membership information, approximately 2 weeks after your membership is posted. Please allow 6-8 weeks to receive your subsequent issue of JOEM.
How do I update my address or phone number?
You may update your information in several ways:
- Log into the Members Only area in the upper right hand corner of the home page. Enter your E-Mail Address login (the e-mail address you have on file with ACOEM) and Password (if you have not changed your Password, the default is your Member ID). Click on ‘My Member Record/Update Address’ from the left hand side bar to update your Business, Home and Directory Address. Be sure to select either your Home or Business Address as your “preferred mailing address”. ACOEM will contact you and send all correspondence, including JOEM and ACOEM Report, to this address.
- E-mail your changes to memberinfo@acoem.org
- Call Member Services at 847-818-1800 (press ‘1’ at the prompt).
What is “Members Only”?
Certain pages of the ACOEM website are available exclusively to ACOEM members and require an E-Mail Address Login and Password for access. These pages contain information, tools or services that are part of your member benefits.
How do I access JOEM Online?
Visit www.acoem.organd click on the Members Only Login in the upper right hand corner of the home page. Enter your E-Mail Address Login (the e-mail address you have on file with ACOEM) and Password (if you have not changed your Password, the default is your Member ID). Click on Online JOEM from the left hand side bar and then select the “Click here to access JOEM ONLINE” button. You are now logged into JOEM Online and may begin your search.
Who should I contact with questions about my membership?
Questions? Call ACOEM Member Services at 847-818-1800 (press ‘1’ at the prompt) or e-mail us at memberinfo@acoem.org.