ATA offers complementary memberships to full time students and hospital residents. Student Members get all the same membership benefits as Individuals Members, except they receive an electronic version of the journal Telemedicine and e-Health in lieu of a hard-copy.  (Full time is defined as 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduates; 9 credit hours for graduate students. Proof of enrollment is required when applying.)

Student Membership Benefits

• ATA Annual Meeting Registration Discount - ATA hosts the world's largest scientific meeting and tradeshow focusing exclusively on telemedicine, with hundreds of presentations, posters and workshops. Presentation abstracts are published in Telemedicine and e-Health and are eligible for distinguished awards. The ATA Exhibit Showcase provides an opportunity to see the latest in telemedicine products and services.
• Online Member News Updates - ATA members receive email news briefs about the latest events and activities affecting telemedicine professionals. Updates are also archived in the "Members Only" section of the ATA web site.
• Members only website access - The Members Only site contains information provided exclusively for ATA members including online access to Telemedicine and e-Health. 
• Dicounted subscription to the Telemedicine and Medical Connectivity package, including Telemedicine and e-Health - Published 10 times annually Telemedicine and e-Health covers all aspects of clinical telemedicine practice- technical advances- medical connectivity- enabling technologies- education- health policy and regulation and biomedical and health services research dealing with clinical effectiveness- efficacy and safety of telemedicine and its effects on quality- cost and accessibility of care- medical records and transmission of same. This package also includes the Telemedicine and e-Health News Alerts, delivered twice weekly via email, and the History of Telemedicine e-book. ATA Members receive massive discounts to journal--$59/year for online access; $89/year for print editions.
• Discounted subscription to Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare provides excellent coverage of developments in telemedicine and e-health and is now widely recognised as the leading journal in its field. Contributions from around the world provide a unique perspective on how different countries and health systems are using new technology in health care. Sections within the journal include technology updates- editorials- original articles- research tutorials- educational material- review articles and reports from various telemedicine organisations. A subscription to this journal will help you to stay up-to-date in this fast moving and growing area of medicine. ATA Members recieve massive discounts to journal--$54/year for online access; $84/year for print editions.
• Other Discounts - Discounts on numerous other meetings, magazines, books and services.
• Access to ATA Special Interest Groups, Chapters & Discussion Groups - Focus on your areas of expertise by becoming involved in the activities of any of our Special Interest Groups, Chapters & Discussion Groups
• Continuing Education Credits - By attending ATA's meetings you can earn valuable CME, CLE and APA credits and Nursing Contact Hours
• Membership Certificate - Members will receive a Membership Certificate to display in your office or home. 

Questions about ATA student membership? Call 202-223-3333 or email ATA at membership@americantelemed.org