Medical students who reside in Massachusetts and are enrolled in an accredited medical school are eligible to receive a free MMS membership.
Over 94% of all Massachusetts medical students are MMS members.
Need help? Here is a screen-by-screen primer for joining online.
Why Join?
Build Your Professional Network
- The MMS is the largest physician-led medical society in the Commonwealth with 25,000 members. Join liked-minded leaders advocating for the profession and for better health care for our patients.
- Enjoy a complimentary medical student membership to the American Medical Association* ($68 value) sponsored
by the MMS, and if you are a first year medical student you will receive a free copy of First Aid for USMLE Step 1 (2025 edition) as a joining bonus from the AMA. *(Must be enrolled in a Massachusetts-based medical school to receive this benefit.)
Influence Health Care Policy
- Participate in the Medical Student Section and help determine policy, advocacy priorities, activities, and programs, or represent the MMS at the American Medical Association. Your voice will be heard.
Stay at the Forefront of Clinical Research and Guidelines
- Receive complimentary digital subscriptions to the New England Journal of Medicine and the NEJM Journal Watch Online.
Access Financial Support
- The MMS allocates up to $100,000+ financial awards to its student members. Additionally, the MMS offers low-cost student loans.
Enjoy Exclusive Member Discounts
- As a medical student member, you will receive additional discounts to NEJM Group subscriptions, resources, programs, and CME. Our corporate partners offer member-only discounts on their products and services or enhanced benefits. Learn more about
MMS benefits valued at $1,000+.
Learn how to maximize your MMS Medical Student membership.
Meet Your Student Membership Representatives
Massachusetts Medical Society
Afareen Jaleel, MMS Medical Student Section Membership Chair
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Jordan Karten, BU Chobanian & Avedisian Membership Chair
Harvard Medical School
Andy Bell, HMS Membership Chair
Tufts University School of Medicine
Alex Diaz, TUSM Membership Chair
UMass Chan Medical School
Danielle Millner Balagtas, UMass Chan Membership Chair
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