As the primary membership organization representing the specialty of PM&R, the Academy provides leadership for its members.
AAPM&R has a membership of more than 8,000 who rely on the Academy for continuing medical education (CME), communication of scientific and practice management information, representation on health policy and regulatory issues affecting physiatrists and their patients, and guidance on PM&R standards and policies. 
Click here to download the Member Benefits Timeline, which showcases what the Academy has been working on and where the Academy is headed with future member resources.
Fellow - $645
Physician must be a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Membership as a Fellow is contingent on continuing certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Fellow Year One - $75
Physician must be a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and within the first year post graduation. Membership as a Fellow is contingent on continuing certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Associate - $645
Physician who has successfully completed training in an approved Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program.
Associate Year One - $75
Physician who has successfully completed training in an approved Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program and is within the first year post graduation.
Resident - $75
Physician who is a full-time resident-in-training in an approved residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation, an approved residency program in a related medical specialty as part of a combined residency program or a full-time physician in an approved program studying for a graduate degree related to training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Must reside in the United States.
Associate Fellow - $75
Full-time physician in an approved fellowship program related to PM&R training.
Medical Student - Free; $30 subscription for PM&R, the Academy's journal
Full-time medical student in good standing at an accredited medical school interested in the field of PM&R.
Senior Fellow - Free; $40 subscription for PM&R, the Academy's journal
Physician who has retired from practice or other position which was the principal source of professional income, by reason of either age or permanent disability, and who has been a Fellow in good standing 15 years or more.
Part-time Fellow - $322.50
A part-time fellow must have been a fellow member in good standing for at least 15 years, must be at least 65 years of age, and be no longer involved in their professional activity on a full-time basis.
International - $215
Physician who resides in a country other than the United States, be legally qualified to practice medicine, and have had training and experience comparable to that of a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Research/Academic - $240
Non-physician health care professional with a PhD and current academic appointment in a division or department that includes PM&R within an accredited North American Medical School.
Honorary
One who has performed a service in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation that has been outstanding or unique resulting in national or international recognition and who is not eligible to be a Fellow member, Associate member or Senior Fellow. Any Fellow may nominate a person deemed eligible for Honorary membership.
Inactive
A member in good standing during a period of protracted hardship or illness may apply for transfer from Fellow to Inactive status.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the AAPM&R Customer Service team at (877) AAPMR99 or e-mail us at memberservices@aapmr.org.