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AWSIM membership gives you access to a professional community, educational resources, CME-accredited programming, a peer forum, and a member directory — all built around weight-inclusive, evidence-based care.
Benefits vary by membership tier. All members can access educational content, the peer forum, and the internal directory. Physician-tier members are additionally eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ at accredited events. Voting rights and governance participation vary by tier.
AWSIM operates on a calendar-year membership model, meaning memberships run from January 1 through December 31. This structure allows us to align our educational programming, governance, budgeting, and member benefits across the organization.
AWSIM offers multiple membership tiers based on professional role and training status, including:
Physician memberships (MD/DO),
Associate memberships (e.g., NP, PA, ND),
Affiliate memberships (licensed allied health professionals, researchers, administrators, and policy makers),
Fellow / resident membership
Student memberships.
Each tier has different benefits and governance rights. If you’re unsure which tier fits best, contact us and we’re happy to help.
No. Benefits vary by membership tier.
Some benefits—such as physician-oriented CME credits and voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)—are limited to specific membership categories. All members, however, are welcome to engage in AWSIM’s educational offerings, committees, and community spaces as outlined in their tier.
AWSIM offers reduced dues for clinicians practicing in countries with lower rates of compensation, guided by UN designation. This is an honor system — we trust you to self-identify if it applies to you.
Global South rates are listed on the Membership page next to each tier. No documentation is required.
No. AWSIM memberships are annual and not prorated by month. Membership dues support year-round programming, infrastructure, and community-building.
In limited circumstances (such as system errors or first-year timing confusion), AWSIM may offer discretionary credits or adjustments, but these are reviewed individually and are not automatic or precedent-setting.
What happens if I join mid-year?
It depends on when you join:
Dues are not prorated by month regardless of when you join.
That depends on when you join.
If you join between January 1 and October 31:
Your membership is valid through December 31 of that same year, and you will need to renew to continue into the next year.
If you join on or after November 1:
Your membership includes:
The remaining months of the current year (November–December), and the entire following calendar year
You do not need to renew in January.
Because AWSIM is a calendar-year organization, renewal notices are sent broadly at the start of the year for administrative simplicity.
If you joined on or after November 1, your membership is already active for the full upcoming year, and no action is needed. If you’re unsure, we’re always happy to confirm your status.
Please note: AWSIM memberships run on a calendar-year basis (January–December).
If you join between January 1 and October 31, your membership is valid through December 31 of the current year.
If you join on or after November 1, your membership includes November–December plus the full following calendar year, and you will not need to renew in January.
Membership tiers determine eligibility for certain benefits, including CME credits and governance rights.
If you’re unsure which tier applies to you or have questions before joining, we’re happy to help.
Contact: info@awsim.org
AWSIM offers scholarships and discounted memberships to support access and equity.
Scholarships:
Follow the same calendar-year structure as all memberships,
Apply to a specific membership tier,
Do not change tier-based benefits or governance rights.
When a scholarship is awarded, AWSIM communicates the coverage period and any renewal expectations clearly.
Please reach out. AWSIM is committed to clear, respectful communication and will work with you to clarify your membership status, renewal timing, or benefits.
Contact: info@awsim.org
Yes. AWSIM values interdisciplinary collaboration. Members across tiers are encouraged to participate in committees, working groups, and ad-hoc projects, subject to organizational needs and governance policies.
Voting rights and eligibility to serve on the Board are limited to specific membership categories, as defined in AWSIM’s governance documents and membership benefits schedule.
