ARTICLE I

MEMBERSHIP

1.1 Limitations.
Membership in the Minnesota Medical Association (the “Association,” or “MMA”) is limited to individuals agreeing to comply with and be bound by all the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Association; the Constitution and Bylaws of the American Medical Association (the “AMA”); and the Principles of Medical Ethics of the American Medical Association.

1.2 Eligibility.
An individual is eligible to become a member who is:

A. Licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Minnesota, any other state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the United States Virgin Islands;

B. Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy who is eligible for licensure in Minnesota and who is not engaged in an activity which requires medical licensure;

C. Engaged in a resident or fellow program approved by the Liaison Committee on Graduate Medical Education; or

D. Enrolled in and actively pursuing an approved course within the State of Minnesota leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.

1.3 Membership Classifications.

A. Regular. Those members who meet the eligibility requirements in Section 1.2, subdivision A or B and do not meet any of the membership classifications in Section 1.3, subdivision B through E.

B. Retired. Those members, age fifty or over, who are not engaged in the practice of medicine for compensation.

C. Resident. Any person engaged in a resident or fellow program approved by the Liaison Committee on Graduate Medical Education. This class of membership is forfeited when the member is no longer engaged in these programs.

D. Medical Student. Any person enrolled in and actively pursuing an approved course leading to a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy. This class of membership is forfeited when the member is graduated or is no longer enrolled in the course.

1.4 Emeritus.
Those members recognized by the House of Delegates or Board of Trustees for providing exceptional service to the profession of medicine.