Thank You for Applying for Life Membership
With Life Membership, your annual membership dues are fully waived. Please complete the application below to confirm that the criteria apply to you. Note: Life Membership status and corresponding dues changes take effect beginning with the next dues cycle after the granting of this status.
About Life Membership
Life Membership recognizes long-standing members of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians. Life Membership may be granted, upon application to the Member Services Committee, to any member who meets all of the criteria listed below. The Member Services Committee will review all applications and make the final decision.
Bylaw Wording
Life Member – Membership may be granted, upon application to the Member Services Committee, to any fully retired physician who has maintained a minimum of 20 years of continuous College membership and is at least 60 years old.
What This Means for You: To qualify, you must meet all three requirements: fully retired, at least 20 years of continuous ACOEP membership, and at least 60 years old. Please provide your membership history and retirement information so the Member Services Committee can review your eligibility.
Application Review Process
Applications are reviewed four times per year according to the following schedule:
- February 1
- May 1
- August 1
- November 1
Applications received after these cutoff dates will be reviewed in the next review cycle.
Each application will be reviewed by the Member Services Committee. Once the committee approves your application, you will receive formal notification of your membership status change.
If we have any questions about your submission during this process, we will reach out directly.
Optional Details to Help Review
These details are optional but can help expedite verification and approval.
- Last primary employer or group
- Last title or role
- Years in practice
- Any notes or additional context for the Member Services Committee