For Physicians in Training

As a medical student, resident, or fellow, your membership in the Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA) and the California Medical Association (CMA) is completely free for the duration of your training. By joining today, you gain access to invaluable resources, advocacy, and a powerful community of physician leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

Why Join Now?

The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly. From shifting economic realities and changing patient demographics to breakthrough technologies and public health challenges, physicians today face unprecedented demands—and opportunities.

That’s why LACMA+CMA are committed to supporting and elevating the next generation of physician leaders—YOU.

Together, we are empowering medical students, residents, and fellows to be the voice of medicine today and the innovators of tomorrow.

Ways to Get Involved and Make an Impact

• Lend Your Voice
  Join our Young Physician Committee and connect with peers who are passionate about advocacy, leadership, and making a difference.

• Lead the Conversation
  Join us for Legislative Advocacy Day or become a delegate for the CMA House of Delegates through the Resident or Medical Student Section, and help shape policies that impact the future of medicine.

• Your Pipeline to Advocacy, Action, Opportunity
  Stay informed on legislative updates, leadership pathways, and the issues shaping your career—so you can be ready to lead the change.

• Be a Digital Champion
  Become a Social Media Ambassador and help amplify the voice of organized medicine on the platforms where your peers—and future patients—are listening.

• Network with Purpose
  Attend our popular annual Young Physician Networking Mixer. Stay connected and informed—check our event calendar and sign up for email updates.

• Bring Expert Voices to Your Campus
  Invite LACMA speakers to your school or institution. From health policy and public health to the business of medicine, our physician leaders are available to engage and inspire.

• Take on the Public Health Challenge
  Medical students can participate in our annual Public Health Challenge—a chance to tackle critical issues and innovate for community health.

• Apply for a Scholarship
  Through the FutureMedLA Foundation, medical students and residents can apply for scholarships awarded at the Los Angeles Healthcare Awards.

Your Next Step: Join for Free Today

Joining is simple—and free. Stay connected, informed, and empowered throughout your training. Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable future for the profession and the patients we serve.

JOIN NOW