Membership Information
Join the leading community in biomedical engineering to help transform human health through innovation alongside engineers, researchers, and industry pioneers.
Corporate Membership
Join leading companies that support biomedical innovation by becoming a BMES corporate partner. Your partnership helps advance the field of biomedical engineering through our network of more than 6,000 researchers, educators, and industry professionals.
We are in search of corporate partners who are interested in facilitating the next generation of BME breakthroughs.
Corporate membership means:
- Host or sponsor best practice and professional development seminars
- Boost talent recruitment and interviewing with job board
- Access local BMES industry networking groups
- Nominate your SMEs to Special Interest Groups
- Enjoy reduced registration rates to our Annual Meeting
- And much more!
Personalized, custom packages are available. If you have any questions, contact John Falcioni at falcionij@bmes.org.
If you would like to partner with BMES for the Annual Meeting, please visit the sponsorship page.
BMES Hub
Individuals working or occupying positions in research, practice, or demonstrated professional interest in biomedical engineering, bioengineering or in a related engineering field. Annual fee of $200.
Please note: Fellows renew their membership at an annual fee of $250.
FAQS
Have questions? We've got answers.
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What is the Biomedical Engineering Society?
The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is an interdisciplinary society established on February 1, 1968, in response to a need to provide a society representing both biomedical and engineering interests. The ongoing vision of the Society is to be recognized as the preeminent professional society for biomedical engineering and bioengineering. The Society’s mission is to provide value to its members and other constituencies by promoting the increase and utilization of biomedical engineering and bioengineering knowledge and by working for the advancement of the profession. Learn more about the history of BMES.
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Who are the members of BMES?
BMES members are the leaders and future leaders in biomedical engineering and bioengineering. Members are actively engaged in biomedical engineering research, development, and education. BMES has several membership levels and types — students (from high school through post-doc), to those just starting out in the field to professionals and those who earned the BMES Grade of Fellow.
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Should students join BMES?
Absolutely! In addition to member benefits, students can start a BMES chapter on campus! Learn more about Student Chapters.
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How do I join BMES?
Easy! Join BMES today by selecting your choice of membership on this page.
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I am an international applicant. How does this affect my membership dues?
International members pay the same fees as those in the United States.
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I am a student about to graduate. How does this affect my membership status?
If you are an undergraduate who will be entering a graduate program in biomedical engineering or a related field, you still qualify for student membership. If you have decided to start your post-doc, you're considered a student. If you are a graduate who is beginning your career, you now qualify for early-career membership.
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Is there a BMES student chapter on my campus? If not, how can I start a chapter?
BMES has more than 100 active student chapters. If there are no chapters near you, you may form a new chapter. Student chapters must have at least 10 members who are current, active members of BMES, and a faculty adviser who is a Fellow or Member of BMES. You can view a complete list of Student Chapters found on the Student Chapters page.
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Does BMES offer scholarships for students in biomedical engineering?
BMES does not have any scholarship programs. We do offer travel awards to participate in the BMES Annual Meeting and research and design awards for students presenting papers at the meeting.
Have we answered your question? If you have additional questions or would like additional information, please contact BMES at membership@bmes.org or call 301-459-1999.