Tuesday, August 19, 2008
IMIA Membership Opportunities

Generally, membership to IMIA is limited to organizations, societies, and corporations.

Membership Categories

1. Academic Institutional Membership
Academic members enjoy the opportunity to particpate in IMIA’s unique forum for collaboration with colleagues at other medical informatics academic centres for the exchange of ideas, and research collaboration. Universities, colleges, research foundations and other institutions that have academic or research programs in health and/or medical informatics are eligible for membership.
Note that there is an annual membership fee.

For information on current Academic Institutional Members, Click Here
For further information on joining as an Academic Member, Click Here


2. Corporate Institutional Membership
The evolution of technology and the internet is removing geographical boundaries, the health and medical informatics field is transforming into a global resource – and marketplace. IMIA provides a unique environment to nurture networking opportunities - at an international level - for health information technology providers, consultants and publishers.
Note that there is an annual membership fee.

For information on current Corporate Members, Click Here
For further information on joining as a Corporate Member, Click Here


3. National Societies or Associations
One society or group of societies or other body, which is representative of activities in the field of medical or health informatics in their country may apply to become a National Member of IMIA. Only one member is permitted to represent a country.

For a list of current National Member Societies, Click Here
For further information on joining as a National Member Society, Click Here


4. Correspondents
Correspondent membership is available to individuals who reside in countries that do not have an appropriate organization eligible for National Membership in IMIA. Membership is subject to approval by the Board of IMIA and subsequent confirmation by IMIA’s General Assembly.

Correspondents will be invited to attend meetings of the General Assembly of IMIA, but have no voting rights.
For information on current Correspondents, Click Here
For further information on joining as a Corresponding Member, Click Here