The Idaho Medical Association (IMA) is the state's leading organization representing physicians across all specialties, practice settings, and regions — committed to uniting and advocating for Idaho physicians, advancing the art and science of medicine, and improving the health and well-being of all Idahoans .
IMA is recognized as the voice of medicine in Idaho, committed to uniting and advocating for Idaho physicians, advancing the art and science of medicine, and improving the health and well-being of all Idahoans . The association represents physicians across all specialties, practice settings, and regions .
IMA closely monitors federal healthcare legislation by working with the AMA's Washington, DC, office, and works directly with the Idaho Congressional Delegation on issues impacting the medical profession such as Medicare payment reform, prior authorization, and reducing physician burnout [citation:3].
IMA has unified membership with all local medical societies. Active membership requires an Idaho Board of Medicine license and active practice of medicine. Affiliate membership is available for medical students, residents, interns, and fellows in approved Idaho programs at reduced dues [citation:1].
| Category | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Active (Full) | $520 |
| Associate / Part-Time | $260 |
| Affiliate (Resident) | $25 |
| Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner | $50 |
| Retired / Medical Student | $0 |
Dues include local component society membership. Active membership requires Idaho license and active practice [citation:1][citation:13].
IMA advocates for physicians at the Idaho Legislature and various state agencies including the Department of Health & Welfare, Board of Medicine, and Department of Insurance [citation:3].
Priorities include:
Fixing Idaho's abortion ban — IMA continues to advocate for changes to protect physicians and patients [citation:3].
Expanding GME — Supporting graduate medical education to strengthen Idaho's physician workforce [citation:3].
Defending Medicaid expansion — IMA strongly opposes repeal efforts, noting Medicaid provides critical coverage for vulnerable residents [citation:7].
Prior authorization reform — IMA supports efforts to reduce the administrative burden and patient harm caused by prior authorization delays and denials [citation:7].
Physician workforce — IMA supports a comprehensive strategy investing in every stage of the physician pipeline, including the Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP) [citation:7].
2026 IMA Education Series — Webinars are a membership benefit, available only to IMA members and staff. Topics include current coding, reimbursement, and legal issues. The series runs February 11 through December 9, 2026 [citation:2].
134th Annual Meeting CME — Saturday, October 3, 2026, offers up to 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through four sessions covering healthcare advocacy, sleep disorders, public health, emerging healthcare technologies, and significant medical research. CME is provided through a collaboration between IMA and the University of Idaho School of Health and Medical Professions [citation:10].
The 134th IMA Annual Meeting will be held October 2–4, 2026 at Sun Valley Resort. The event brings physicians from across Idaho together for three days of connection, professional engagement, and learning. Attendees can participate in IMA activities and engage in the association's policy-making process through the House of Delegates [citation:10].
Final registration deadline is September 25, 2026 [citation:10].
Format: IMA offers a hybrid mix. The 2026 Education Series webinars are virtual and members-only. The Annual Meeting is in-person at Sun Valley Resort, with CME sessions held Saturday morning [citation:2][citation:10].
Audience: IMA serves practicing physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, and physician assistants/nurse practitioners. Affiliate membership is available for residents and students in approved Idaho programs [citation:1].
Website: For membership, advocacy, CME, or general inquiries, visit idmed.org.