Who can I contact if I have questions about membership and benefits?
Please contact the TMA Knowledge Center at (800) 880-7955, or email TMA Knowledge Center at knowledge@texmed.org with your name, practice type (student, intern/resident/fellow, active) and address. If you are out of state and moving to Texas, please specify your Texas office address (including city) to receive the appropriate instructions and dues information.
How do I become a member of the Texas Medical Association?
Simply complete the membership application, pay requisite dues, and be approved by your local county medical society. One form serves as your application to both TMA and the county medical society.
Am I eligible to join the Texas Medical Association?
To be eligible for membership an individual must be one of the following:
- A physician, resident, or fellow holding the degree of Doctor of Medicine and/or Doctor of Osteopathy; or
- A full-time student who is pursuing a course of study in a medical school in Texas recognized by the Texas Medical Board leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
- Deans of one of these medical schools, or a president of a health science center of which one or more of these medical schools are component schools, provided he or she holds a doctoral degree.
In addition, all members must subscribe to the Principles of Medical Ethics of the American Medical Association (AMA), and must not hold themselves out as practitioners of sectarian medicine. Also, except for a few specific categories of membership, all physician members must be licensed to practice medicine in Texas, in which case a temporary license, certificate or permit "shall not be deemed adequate."
How much are membership dues?
Active. Physicians in the active practice of medicine. $623 + county medical society dues.
First-Year-In-Practice. Physicians in their first year of active practice after completion of residency or fellowship. One-half of active dues ($312) + county medical society dues.
Retired. Physicians who have retired from the active practice of medicine. Please contact TMA Membership Operations for questions regarding retired status at (800) 880-1300 ext. 1435.
Military. Physicians serving in the armed forces of the U.S. within the geographical jurisdiction of a component county medical society are $50 + county medical society dues.
Resident. Physicians serving internships, residencies, and fellowships in hospitals located within the geographical boundaries of a county society, who are not in private practice are $20 + county medical society dues.
Student. Full-time students pursuing a course of study in a Texas medical school recognized by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy. Membership is complimentary.
How do I know which county medical society I belong to?
You may belong to either the medical society in the county in which you practice or the county in which you live. This is your choice. Members may find out which county medical society they belong to by looking up your name in the "Find a Physician" on TMA’s website, or the TMA Knowledge Center can look it up for you.
How long will it take to become a member of the Texas Medical Association?
The brief membership application takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. In most cases, your membership benefits are available shortly after TMA receives your application and dues payment. Your membership is finalized once it is approved by your local county medical society. The length of time for the approval process depends upon the rules and procedures of the individual county medical society and the frequency of meetings. They have up to 60 days, however, we make every effort to make the approval process as quick as possible. If you would like more information or want to know the current status of your application, contact your local county medical society directly, or contact the TMA Knowledge Center for help.
Once you have applied and paid your dues, you are considered a “Pending Member” and are eligible for coverage with Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) or Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust (TMAIT), can use the TMA Knowledge Center, have access to online resources on TMA's website, and can attend TMA meetings.
Can I be a TMA member, but not a member of my local county medical society?
No, we are a unified association, and you must also belong to your county medical society to be a member of TMA.
This membership arrangement results in important benefits to members. County medical societies can quickly mobilize grassroots efforts, build key legislative relationships, and respond to local issues on behalf of its members. TMA provides statewide expertise, staff support, and resources. Working together, we can accomplish more than would be possible independently. The combined strength increases our leverage and collective ability to address the most important professional and public health issues of the day.
Can I apply for membership and pay dues online?
Yes. Click on "Join or Renew" on this website. You may apply for membership, renew your membership, pay dues, update your demographic information (existing TMA members), sign up for TMA subscriptions (existing members), and indicate your member interests (existing members).
How do I get a paper application?
TMA has paper membership applications for physicians, residents and medical students. To apply for membership through the mail, print out a paper application and mail it with your payment to Texas Medical Association at 401 W. 15th St., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701.
What are the benefits of membership?
TMA membership offers a wide array of resources and services to keep your practice strong and viable. We provide members with valuable legal and legislative advocacy, practical help, operational information, community health initiatives, and free CME. Review the benefits and services TMA provides to our members.
To maintain my TMA membership, do I need to fill out another application once I have completed medical school/residency?
No, we will elevate your membership to the next membership category automatically. Please make sure TMA has your updated contact information by contacting the TMA Knowledge Center.
How can I keep my TMA membership if I move out of state to practice?
TMA has an ''Affiliate'' membership category for current members moving out of state. There is no application. We must receive a copy of your current Texas medical license, your new out-of-state address, and the request for affiliate membership. Affiliate dues are one-half of Active dues. You no longer must join your local state and county medical society where you are currently residing. You are, however, still required to have a current Texas medical license.
Please send your information to:
Texas Medical Association
Membership Department
401 W. 15th St., Suite 100
Austin, TX 78701
For more information about affiliate membership, contact the Membership Department.
How do I register for a Username and Password to access Members Only content on TMA's website:
To register online visit the Registration User Options section of the TMA website.
How do I join TMA's special interest sections?
TMA's special interest sections are a membership benefit. A member automatically becomes a section member upon approval for TMA membership. We encourage you to participate in the section of your choice to gain leadership development and networking opportunities. You may find more information on our website at:
Additionally, you can find information regarding other specific groups below: