For Active (regular) Membership, substantive interest in the goals of the AACA is required. Clear evidence of interest in clinical anatomy (gross, histologic, developmental, and/or neurologic anatomy as applied to clinical practice) and the maintenace of high standards in the teaching of anatomy, should be provided. Required are at least two pertinent publications or other documentation of interest as provided in the applicant's curriculum vitae. In lieu of appropriate publications, other documentation shall consist of producing a record of significant teaching in anatomy in accredited Colleges and Universities. Administrative or other experience in the field of anatomy as applied to education or the provision of health care and safety shall also be considered.

Two letters of sponsorship that testify to the applicant's interest in the goals of the AACA are also required. One must come from a member, while the other may be from a nonmember colleague.

For Associate (student/resident) Membership a letter of sponsorship from a member and a signature of the applicant's Dean or Departmental Chair, who will also provide the expected date of graduation or completion of residency training, are required. Associate members are expected to achieve active membership status at the first Annual Meeting after they graduate or complete their training.

The deadline for receipt of applications for membership is September 1st annually.  Applications are reviewed by the Membership Committee. The Committee then makes its recommendations to Executive Council at its interim meeting in October.  In the absence of objection, new members thus approved shall be billed for dues for the upcoming year in November.  Membership will become effective on receipt of dues, at which time subscription to the official journal of the Association, Clinical Anatomy (Wiley-Liss), will be entered.  New members will begin receiving their copy of Clinical Anatomy in January of the upcoming year.   Each new member is expected to be present at the Annual Business Meeting in June of the following year, at which time they will be introduced and Certificates of Membership shall be presented.

Electronic Membership Application Form

An application for Active membership status requires:

• Completion and submission of the application form (PDF or electronic version, both accessed below).
• Submission of a curriculum vitae  to the Membership Chairman. This may be mailed under separate cover or e-mailed as an attachment.
• Two letters of sponsorship. One sponsor must be a member of the AACA and the other may be a non-member colleague.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt of your application by e-mail within a few days.