MSMS Benefits: Why Invest?
The Michigan State Medical Society defends against threats to your ability to deliver high-quality patient care. We work tirelessly to ensure Michigan physicians remain strong, empowered and secure. In an ever-changing health care environment, your representation is more important than ever. We can't do our work without support and participation from physicians like you.
We help you succeed in your practice by providing our members with relevant programs tailored to your professional and personal needs. Join your peers, become a member and gain access to a network of fellowship and engagement.
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Categories of Membership
Annual dues provide membership January through December (beginning January 1) and are priced according to the various categories listed below. For more information, please contact the membership department by email or phone at (517) 336-5716.
In order to hold membership in the MSMS, you must be a doctor of medicine (MS) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) with an active Michigan medical license or if unlicensed, must be engaged in academic teaching, research, or administration. Active members of MSMS are voting members that may hold office in the MSMS and serve on committees.
Active
Physicians working full time in the state of Michigan.
$495 + county medical society
Part-Time
A physician who is working 20 hours or less per week is considered an part-time member.
$247.50 + county medical society
Medical Student
A student member must attend one of the seven medical schools in Michigan.
$300 (four-year MSMS, plus county medical society)
First Year in Michigan
A physician who has just relocated to the state of Michigan receive 50 percent off their first dues year.
$247.50 + county medical society
Resident/Fellow/Intern
A resident physician member must be an intern, resident, or fellow in an approved training program in Michigan. If your GME Program is sponsoring your MSMS Membership or if you are having issues, please contact Membership at 517-336-5716.
$100 + county medical society
First, Second, and Third Year in Practice
A physician who has just completed their residency and/or fellowship and will begin their first year in practice. Dues are reduced 75 percent for first year in practice, 50 percent for second year in practice, and 25 percent for third year in practice.
$123.75, $247.50, and $371.25 + county medical society
Spouse
A spouse membership is given if both physicians are MSMS members. One spouse pays full active dues ($495), and the other spouse is entitled to a 50 percent dues reduction as long as both remain active members in MSMS.
$247.50 + county medical society
Active Emeritus
A physician who is fully retired and is not working in any other capacity is allowed active membership in the MSMS.
$150 + county medical society
Military, Non-resident, or Affiliate
If you serve in the military, do not live in the state of Michigan, or are looking for an affiliate membership, please contact the membership department by email or phone at (517) 336-5716.
100% Membership Groups
MSMS thanks all of its group practices whose entire physician group are members of MSMS and their respective county medical society. MSMS recognizes the dedication of these practices and their physician members to strengthening the voice of medicine in Michigan.
Member Communities & Programs
The MSMS Alliance unites physician spouses and partners across Michigan to support medical families and promote healthier communities through advocacy and action.
As you retire from practice, MSMS provides eligible long-standing members the option to transition to emeritus membership and remain part of the Society.
The Executive Council of Physician Organizations brings together physician leaders to collaborate on practice transformation initiatives that improve quality, reduce costs, and strengthen the future of patient care in Michigan.
Membership Sections provide focused advocacy, resources, and professional support tailored to physicians and trainees at every stage of their careers and across diverse practice settings.
Tax information
MSMS dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Only 87.5% of MSMS dues are deductible as an ordinary business expense because a portion of dues is attributable to lobbying activities. The Michigan State Medical Society is a non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of physicians so they may best care for the people they serve.