Join AAHPM or Renew Your Membership

Become a part of the AAHPM community and enter a network of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals working in the hospice and palliative medicine specialty. View the benefits of becoming a member.

3 Easy Ways to Join or Renew

1. Join AAHPM or Renew your current membership
2. Call Member Services at 847.375.4712
3. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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Categories of Membership

Physician Membership—$725*

Allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) physicians licensed to practice medicine are eligible.

Affiliate Membership—$425*

Non-physician healthcare professionals (e.g., nurse, social worker, pharmacist, physician assistant, administrative professional) with a commitment to the vision of AAHPM are eligible.

Physician-in-Training (Fellow) Membership—$275*

When joining, you must upload a letter (on the institution's letterhead) signed by the program director verifying that you are currently in the program, along with the expected completion date. This is required in order to have your membership approved by AAHPM.
Note: This is a virtual membership (electronic access only).

Resident or Medical Student Membership—$0

When joining, you must upload a letter (on the institution's letterhead) signed by the program director verifying that you are currently in the program, along with the expected completion date. This is required in order to have your membership approved by AAHPM.
Note: This is a virtual membership (electronic access only).
Why choose a career in Hospice and Palliative Medicine?

International Corresponding Membership—$30

Practicing physicians holding an MD, DO, or equivalent degree who are actively engaged in the field of hospice and palliative medicine and who permanently reside in a developing nation are eligible.
Note: This is a virtual membership (electronic access only).

Emeritus Membership—Free

Members who have retired from active practice and have maintained at least 15 consecutive years of membership in good standing shall be eligible for emeritus membership by sending a written request letter to AAHPM’s membership department.
Note: This is a virtual membership (electronic access only).

*A $50 one-time processing fee will be added upon joining.

As a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, AAHPM is not affected by the laws on dues non-deductibility. AAHPM’s expenses for lobbying activity do not meet the required threshold such that any portion of member dues would not be deductible. Of course, if you have further questions on this, we always advise that a member check with their own tax advisor.

NOTE: All credit cards payments will incur a 2.5% processing fee.

Special Rates

Special rates are available if you qualify. Contact Member Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 847.375.4712 for an application.

Senior Status—$322

For senior members with reduced income and working hours. Members need to complete an application and supply appropriate documentation confirming they are working less than full-time and are at least 65 years old. Once approved, members will receive a 50% discount on their membership dues.

Inactive Status

For members during a temporary period of hardship. Members need to complete an application. During this interim status, members relinquish their right to vote or hold office. Once approved, members will not be required to pay dues for one full year.

Premiere Status

For organizations with 20 or more members in AAHPM. Members can be physicians, affiliates, fellows, residents, or medical students. Members receive expanded benefits, services and cost savings.