BlackJack Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I just got an email from the CMA requesting a renewal of membership, which will cost me a few hundred bucks. I'm trying to think of reasons why getting a membership is more advantageous than, say, using that money to help pay off debt. So far I can't think of any. Has anyone here cancelled their CMA membership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 But then you wouldn't get your biweekly CMAJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie_01 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 aren't all article available online though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I haven't been using CMA enough to justifying renewing it during residency. CMAJ is no longer open access, but I can access it through the university library databases (albeit with a one month delay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerroger Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 At my stage I find the access to their online medical texts is handy. It has a convenient set up to search for stuff... But I am sure you can find the same stuff through hospitals and university libraries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor2 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 argh i can't imagine going from paying 25$ to few hundred $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerroger Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Heh, I just joined another professional organization for like $20 as a student. It was insane the amount of free stuff they sent in the mail in the welcome package. I am talking about good stuff, like text books, DVDs and stuff... Thank you MDs for paying those big membership fees! Although, I really shouldn't be talking. My clock is ticking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTPEOPLE Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Heh, I just joined another professional organization for like $20 as a student. It was insane the amount of free stuff they sent in the mail in the welcome package. I am talking about good stuff, like text books, DVDs and stuff... Thank you MDs for paying those big membership fees! Although, I really shouldn't be talking. My clock is ticking... what is this professional org called? I like free stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJack Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I'm not going to renew my membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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