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Membership Features and Benefits

BMES Publications:  A full description and additional information can be reviewed on the Publications page of this website. 

The Annals of Biomedical Engineering (ABME) is the monthly journal of the Biomedical Engineering Society.  Our journal is one of the leading biomedical engineering publications with an increasing ICI impact factor (2.3%+ in 2006).  Fellows, Members and Associate members receive a print journal subscription with their membership.  Student and Post Graduate members may purchase a subscription with discounted rates.  All subscribers can view articles and abstracts from each issue online.  Student and Graduate/Post Graduate members may purchase a full view version of the entire journal online for an additional fee payable with membership dues.

Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering – a new Society journal to launch in 2008.

The Bulletin is the BMES quarterly newsletter mailed to all BMES members.

The BMES journal is produced by Springer Scientific and Business Media.  Our relationship with Springer affords our members discounted rates on other services offered by Springer such as: 

·         E-access to 3 additional biomedical or engineering journals produced by Springer

·         30% discount on all Springer titles including books by leading BME researchers

The BMES Awards:  BMES provides many generous awards in conjunction with the BMES Annual Fall  Meeting (see our Awards page).  All award applicants must be BMES members in good standing prior to submitting an awards package for consideration.

Other BMES membership highlights:

·         Discounted registration for BME’s leading scientific meeting

·         Career resources and internship opportunities

·         Online Job Board

·         Online Member Directory

·         Leadership in BME accreditation in partnership with ABET, Inc.

Additionally, your investment in membership is working for you through BMES representation to other related professional societies and organizations, liaisons with government agencies and through BMES membership in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering.

Who are BMES Members?
BMES members are leaders in biomedical research and development.  Members are leading researchers from major universities, government agencies and BME corporations worldwide as well as doctors and industry leaders in pharmaceuticals and prosthetic devices among others.

BMES Member Categories:
Membership is available at varying levels to individuals engaged in the study, education and practice of biomedical engineering.  BMES member categories and dues rates are:

Fellow
Annual Dues: $250
Fellow status is awarded to Society members who demonstrate exceptional achievements and experience in the field of biomedical engineering with a record of membership and participation in the Society.  Applications for new nominees are accepted each year and a new class of Fellows is inducted during the Annual Meeting.  A portion of a Fellow’s annual dues fund BMES Student awards and other Society activities.

Member
Annual Dues: $200
Candidate must have a degree in biomedical engineering or related field, must have conducted meritorious original research, or development, or application, or teaching in biomedical engineering, and must now be engaged in biomedical engineering.  Applicants must be sponsored by a Fellow, Member or Associate member in good standing.

Associate
Annual Dues: $200
Candidates must either be employed in biomedical engineering, conduct research or development in biomedical engineering, or hold an academic degree in biomedical engineering or a related science.  Applicants must be sponsored by a Fellow, Member or Associate member in good standing.

Early Career
Annual Dues: $80
The Early Career membership is available to candidates having received a degree in biomedical engineering or a related science within three (3) years of the date of application.  Applicants must be sponsored by a Fellow, Member or Associate member in good standing.

Student
Annuals Dues: $30
Applicants currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in biomedical engineering or a related science may be admitted to Student membership.  New and renewing Student applicants must provide a member sponsor who is a faculty member of their educational institution and a BMES Fellow or Member in good standing.

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All BMES memberships are for a calendar year and expire on December 31^st each year. 
BMES Memberships are application based – and are not automatic with online payments.  Applications for membership and membership renewals take approximately 3 to 5 business days to process.  You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been completed and activated welcoming you to BMES and providing you with your member ID, username and password.  A formal welcome letter with your member wallet card is mailed to you.

BMES Member Benefits:

Corresponding

A corresponding membership is available to individuals interested in the field of biomedical engineering.  This member category is not available to individuals holding any degree in biomedical engineering or related sciences.  Applicants may not be employees of corporations engaged in BME who are otherwise eligible for a full Member or Associate membership. 

Corresponding members do not receive BMES publications or subscriptions; are not eligible to vote or hold national office and will not receive discounted registration for BMES meetings and events.

Please contact the Membership Department with questions or for additional information or an application.

Mail:
Attn: Membership
Biomedical Engineering Society
8401 Corporate Drive
Suite 140
Landover, MD 20785 Phone 301-459-1999 Fax: 301-459-2444
Email: membership@bmes.org