Emeritus Membership
Honoring Longstanding Service and Continued Connection
Emeritus membership is a special membership category of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) designed to recognize physicians who have made significant, longstanding contributions to the field of breastfeeding and lactation medicine and who wish to remain connected to the Academy as they transition beyond active practice.
This category reflects ABM’s deep appreciation for sustained service and its continued fostering of engagement, mentorship, and community among experienced leaders in the field.
Eligibility Criteria
You may be eligible for Emeritus membership if you have been a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine for at least five (5) continuous years and are 65 years of age or older or retired from active professional practice. Emeritus membership is optional and subject to eligibility review by ABM staff.
Emeritus Membership Benefits
Emeritus members remain an important part of the ABM community and receive many of the benefits of regular membership, including digital access to the Breastfeeding Medicine journal (current issues and the full online archive); reduced registration rates for ABM educational offerings, including the Annual International Meeting; access to ABM clinical protocols, guidelines, and position statements; access to members‑only areas of the ABM website such as MyABM and the membership directory; opportunities to remain engaged through committee or task force participation; and eligibility to participate in or lead an Emeritus Shared Interest Group (SIG).
Limitations
- Emeritus members may not vote
- Emeritus members may serve on committees or task forces, but may not chair them
- Emeritus members may lead an Emeritus Shared Interest Group (SIG)
Journal Access and Optional Print Subscription
Emeritus members receive digital access to the Breastfeeding Medicine journal, including current issues and the full online archive. The standard value of the journal subscription is $440 per year.
Members who prefer a print edition may add a print journal subscription to their Emeritus membership for an additional $70 per year, which is significantly less than the standard subscription rate. This option may be selected during the application or renewal process.
Tiered Dues Structure Based on Country of Residence
To support equitable access and global participation, ABM offers a tiered Emeritus membership fee structure based on country of residence. Applicants are asked to review ABM’s country tier designations and select the Emeritus membership tier that corresponds to their home country at the time of application.
- Category 1: $160 (Normally $400)
- Category 2: $96 (Normally $240)
- Category 3: $26 (Normally $65)
Applying for Emeritus Membership
Eligible members may apply for Emeritus membership by completing the Emeritus Membership Application. Applications include a brief eligibility attestation and acknowledgment of the Emeritus membership role and limitations.
All applications are reviewed by ABM staff. Upon approval, applicants will receive instructions for submitting payment and, if selected, any optional add‑ons.
Questions or Assistance
If you have questions about eligibility, the application process, or membership benefits, the ABM team is happy to assist. Please contact us at [email protected], call 800.990.4ABM (U.S.), or +1.847.375.4726 (outside the U.S.).
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is grateful for the dedication, leadership, and expertise of its Emeritus members and is honored to continue this connection.
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