When you become a member of the Catholic Medical Association you are joining the largest association of Catholic individuals in health care. We offer a variety of categories to accommodate all who would like to be members. Group and gift memberships are also available. Please follow the links below for more information.
The membership cycle is based on the calendar year. Dues should be paid by March 31 to ensure the membership account remains in good standing. Individuals and groups may join at any time.
View our Membership Policy here.
Individual Membership
Individual memberships are organized in the four categories listed below. Click on the appropriate category to get started.
Physicians
Students
Seminarians
Associates and Affliates
Group Membership
Group memberships are available for qualifying organizations with at least five individuals interested in CMA membership.
Each member of the group must be employed by the same organization.
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Gift Membership
Sponsor a CMA membership for students, clergy and/or family members.
You will receive a receipt for your sponsorship donation.
Set Up a Gift Membership Now
Member Benefits ($1,000+ in value)
ADVOCACY ($1,000+ in value)
Unite in advocacy and outreach to defend and maintain conscience rights for all CMA members.
COMMUNITY (Priceless)
Connect with health care professionals on the local level through CMA Guilds and medical student chapters. Attend special member-only programs, such as Boot Camp and the Leadership Training Program.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH (Priceless)
Grow in faith and fellowship through spiritual formation, including a monthly virtual prayer group and a faith-focused electronic newsletter, Embers.
EXPERTISE ($1,000+ in value)
Advance your medical knowledge with a subscription to The Linacre Quarterly, CMA’s peer-reviewed, award-winning bioethics journal. Share your expertise and experience by mentoring the next generation of physicians and health care professionals.
In Their Own Words
CMA members reflect on the impact of CMA membership on their profession and their faith.
“My CMA membership means I’m part of a family of professionals dedicated to following Jesus Christ and giving their patients the best care possible.”
–Paul Cieslak, M.D.
“The CMA is an incredible place where one can grow in faith while building lifelong relationships that nurture and support one’s vocation in the beautiful field of medicine.”
–Robin Goldsmith, M.D.
“Back in 2016 I attended the CMA Boot Camp. At the time I was a 1st year resident, and it was so amazing to meet so many people who were training to be a doctor and serious about their Catholic faith. Throughout medical school and residency, it was very rare to meet someone else in training that also was Catholic and practicing. I am currently president of my local CMA guild in California, and we have meetings every month; it is great to know other Catholic doctors in the area and share a common mission. I feel at home with the CMA, and I am grateful to be a part of something truly great.”
–Julian Lagoy, M.D.
“My National CMA membership has been a tremendous blessing and resource to me in my academic medical career. It has provided me with wonderful colleagues throughout the nation who strive to fully embrace our rich Catholic faith and to share this with others to help bring forth definitive healing. I have found the conferences, leadership training, opportunities for fellowship as well as the moral and spiritual guidance in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church to be an invaluable source of strength amidst the many challenges we encounter in the everchanging world of healthcare.”
– RMS