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A New Trial Membership pilot program is available January 1, 2010 for one year at a special fee of only $100.00. Trial Membership benefits and limitations are similar to Associate Membership and include:

  • reduced registration rate for the annual meeting
  • participation in the 450+ Online Member Community (OMC) including 24/7 access to job listings, our full resource library of sample contracts, surveys, archived newsletters, and other valuable downloadable tools, plus your own personal gallery page, and over 50 special interest groups to join ... or start your own.
  • participation in the AMI listserv with instant connection to hundreds of your colleagues around the world
  • subscription to the AMI Newsletter, 4 issues per year
  • subscription to the Journal of Biocommunications, 3 issues per year
  • weekly eNews updates delivered by email each Wednesday
  • Access to the members-only section of the AMI Web site, including:
    • Searchable Member Directory
    • Access to AMI online communities
    • Personal gallery page
    • AMI Membership skills network
    • Business tools (copyright booklet, sample contracts, and more)
    • Pricing and compensation surveys
    • Expert Techniques

Trial members are not eligible to vote, hold office, participate in the mentor program, or submit work to the AMI salon. Trial membership is not available to those whose memberships are current or have expiration dates of 2008, 2009, or 2010. This Trial Membership offer ends on December 31, 2010, is non-renewable, and cannot be pro-rated.

The AMI encourages you to give our association a try! The application process is quick and easy. Join Us.


Here's what you receive when you become a Professional Member of the Association of Medical Illustrators:

  • Professional Association identity, including a membership certificate
  • Subscription to the Journal of Biocommunication, published three times a year
  • AMINews print and electronic newsletter
  • Weekly email blasts keep you informed of important news and events
  • Job Hotline and job notices sent via weekly email blast
  • Reduced registration fees for Annual Meetings
  • AMI listserv (email discussion list) - connect instantly to hundreds of your colleagues across the country and around the world
  • Eligibility to exhibit your work in the Annual Meeting Salon (Professional and Student members only)
  • Access to the members-only section of the AMI Web site, including:
    • Searchable Member Directory
    • Access to AMI online communities
    • Personal gallery page
    • AMI Membership skills network
    • Business tools (copyright booklet, sample contracts, and more)
    • Pricing and compensation surveys
    • Expert Techniques
  • Mentoring program for new members
  • Access to the Annual Meeting Person-to-Person service (find a job, find an employee)
  • Invitations to regional meetings and members-only events
  • Awards recognition program
  • Opportunity to become a Fellow of the AMI
  • Public relations efforts on your behalf by the AMI
  • Medical Illustration archive
  • Services of AMI Central Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky


For information about Professional, Associate or Student membership contact: AMI Headquarters at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 866-393-4AMI (or 866-393-4264)

For additional information about professional membership please contact: Jim Perkins at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

To become a member or change your membership status, obtain the appropriate application forms and instructions click here, or contact AMI headquarters at: 866-393-4AMI (or 866-393-4264)