Associate members shall be those persons whose professional activities involve cooperation with osteopathic family physicians through their specialty; or who contribute to some phase of the special field of osteopathic family medicine, such as education and research in scientific fields; or others interested in supporting this College. Associate members may not vote as delegates or hold office. Associate members shall include the following:
Professional Associate Member: a member whose activities involve cooperation with osteopathic family physicians, or who contributes to some phase of the special field of osteopathic family medicine, such as education and research in scientific fields, may serve on committees and may vote on committees, but may not vote as a delegate or hold office.
Industry Associate Member: individual representatives who are employed by companies that provide products and services to the osteopathic family physician and profession. Industry associate members shall have the same privileges as active members, except they shall not have vote or hold office.