Membership in the LSMS offers physicians, physicians in training, and medical students an opportunity to shape and impact their profession. Our members represent the entire state, as well as, all specialties, and a diverse group of demographics and practice settings within the health care community. As a member of the LSMS you will be able to participate in the development of guidelines, policies and bylaws established by the organization. You will be on the forefront of issues that affect the availability of high quality, affordable healthcare for all citizens of Louisiana.

Thank you for joining the LSMS and adding your voice to the 3,500+ members we represent!

To begin, choose the membership category that best fits your career level. If you are part of a group practice, contact Kristen Broussard, kbroussard@lsms.org, to discuss a possible discount and additional benefits. 

• Academic | $450/yr.
  A Louisiana licensed physician who holds a full-time faculty position in one of Louisiana's approved medical schools as designated by the LCME.

• Active | $450/yr.
  A Louisiana licensed physician who is practicing full time and/or in an administrative capacity. Also select this option if you are a 1st or 2nd year in practice physician and in 2 pages you will select your correct category.

• Associate | $100/yr.
  A physician who holds an unrestricted license to practice medicine outside Louisiana and practices within the United States or one of its territories.

• Medical Student | Membership Year 1: Complimentary, Membership Years 2 - 4: $10/yr.
  A student enrolled in a qualifying Louisiana medical school (Tulane, LSU S, LSU NO, VCOM, UQ/Ochsner)

• Part-Time | $225/yr.
  A Louisiana licensed physician working less than 20 hours per week.

• Service/VA | $225/yr.
  A licensed physician who is either a member of any branch of the US Military or employed by the Veterans Administration.

• Resident/Fellow | $50/yr. 
  A training physician serving an internship, residency or fellowship in a Louisiana hospital approved by the ACGME.

• Affiliate | $225/yr.
  A healthcare professional who is licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, a dentist licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, a physical therapist licensed by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board, a psychologist licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Psychologists or employed on full-time basis by a vendor that primarily serves the Louisiana medical community. A licensed healthcare professional who qualifies for any other LSMS membership section does not qualify for this category.