Join ACMG
Join the Nation’s only membership organization that brings together the entire medical genetics team to collaborate, advocate, learn and innovate the field of medical genetics and genomics. Together, the ACMG and its members engage in coordinated efforts to improve patient care, ensure optimal reimbursement for genetic service providers, establish standards of care and laboratory policy, and educate members about advances important to their practices.
Membership Categories
Whether you’re exploring career paths while earning a degree or in training, just starting your professional career, or well established in the medical genetics and genomics field, ACMG has affordable membership designed to enhance your learning experiences, initiate collaboration and innovation with others in the field, and advance your career.
Applicants paying in full now will be eligible for the ACMG Annual Conference “Member rate” the following business day. Please select the Member tab when registering.
Fellows
Possess a relevant doctoral degree and a current and active general certificate issued by the ABMGG in one of the following specialties: Clinical Genetics, Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Clinical Cytogenetics or Clinical Molecular Genetics, or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, or an equivalent issued by the CCMG or the RCPSC.
- Corresponding Fellows possess the same qualifications as Fellows and reside permanently outside the United States and Canada.
- Emeritus Fellows are ACMG Fellows in good standing for the last 5 consecutive years, who are 65 years or older, permanently retired and no longer working or working part time less than 20% full time hours.
- Young Professional Fellows — those applying for Fellow membership within the first year of earning their initial genetics certification are eligible for a two-year membership discount (refer to the dues schedule for discount details).
| Membership Category | Full-Year Dues | Half-Year Dues |
|---|---|---|
| MD, AMA member | $430 | $215 |
| MD, non-AMA member | $830 | $415 |
| PhD | $630 | $315 |
| Corresponding | $305 | $152.50 |
| Emeritus | $175 | $87.50 |
| Young Professional Year 1 | $160 | N/A |
| Young Professional Year 2 | $315 | N/A |
Candidate Fellows
Possess a relevant doctoral degree and are eligible for certification, but not yet certified, by the ABMGG, the CCMG, or the RCPSC. Candidate Fellowship membership will expire in the odd year in which the next ABMGG, CCMG, or RCPSC exam is held.
| Membership Category | Full-Year Dues | Half-Year Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Fellow | $160 | $80 |
Associate Members
Certified in genetic counseling or eligible for certification in genetic counseling by the ABGC, or a College-recognized equivalent.
| Membership Category | Full-Year Dues | Half-Year Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Member | $255 | $127.50 |
Affiliate Members
Individuals with a doctoral degree and an active professional interest in medical genetics that is not their primary clinical specialty, or individuals who do not possess a relevant doctoral degree but have an active interest in medical genetics, including PAs and NPs, or those who permanently reside outside of the United States and Canada.
| Membership Category | Full-Year Dues | Half-Year Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Members | $305 | $152.50 |
Emeritus Members
Members in good standing for the last 5 consecutive years, who are 65 years or older, permanently retired and no longer working or working part time less than 20% full time hours.
| Membership Category | Full-Year Dues | Half-Year Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Members | $175 | $87.50 |
Trainee Members
Enrolled in a graduate medical or post-doctoral training program in medical genetics accredited by the ACGME, the ABMGG, the CCMG, or the RCPSC; a non-medical-genetics residency program accredited by the ACGME or the RCPSC; or a post-doctoral fellowship in a relevant field and have an active professional interest in medical genetics.
| Membership Category | Full-Year Dues | Half-Year Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Members | $110 | $55 |
Student Members
Individuals who are at least 18 years of age and are enrolled in medical school, an undergraduate or graduate school program in a relevant field, or a training program in genetic counseling.
| Membership Category | Full-Year Dues | Half-Year Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Student Members | $0 | $0 |