Membership in AAIP

AAIP is the oldest and most prominent American Indian/Alaska Native physician driven organization dedicated to improving the health of American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/AN). This dedicated group of over 400 AI/AN physicians with expertise and experience encompassing a wide variety of medical specialties that collectively addresses numerous health issues facing AI/AN communities. While individually we are few, together we gain the strength needed to make positive changes in the health of AI/AN people.

Our members benefit from professional development and national networking opportunities. Many life-long professional relationships and friendships are formed among members whose shared values and common experiences in medicine unite them. Since 1971, AAIP has provided many opportunities and services to AI/AN students and its membership.

Our recent collective work includes:

  • Mobilized members to address COVID pandemic within our communities

  • Created PSAs to promote acceptance of COVID vaccine

  • Actively engaged with AI/AN students to pursue careers in health care

  • Collaborated with the AAAMC in publishing the need for more AI/AN physicians with "Reshaping the Journey"

  • Supported physicians/students through Wellness sessions

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS:

Membership with Voting Privileges.  

1.  Any individual who is an allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physician and who is able to provide acceptable verification or proof of American Indian/Alaska Native heritage or ancestry.

2.  Acceptable verification or proof may include but is not limited to: certificate degree of Indian blood, tribal enrollment care or letter of descendency.

Non-Voting Members.  There are various membership opportunities is an individual cannot fulfill the above membership category.

  • Associate Membership

    Any individual who is an allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physician and who is unable to provide acceptable verification or proof of American Indian/Alaska Native heritage or ancestry.

  • Honorary Membership

    Any individual who supports the mission of AAIP and who has distinguished themselves in an American Indian or Alaska Native health field or related health profession is eligible to be an Honorary Member.

  • Supporting Membership

    Any individual or entity that financially supports the mission and purposes of the AAIP.

Membership Dues

$250.00 Membership with Voting Privileges

$175.00  Membership with Non-Voting Privileges

$50.00   Retired Physician

$25.00   Resident