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SBM - Society of Behavioral Medicine

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Be a member, build the mission

Joining SBM means being part of a multi-disciplinary group where your experience and expertise play a vital part. Other bodies focused on health and behavior exist, but only SBM is on the leading edge where perspectives from across the health spectrum converge.

Our members are researchers, clinicians, educators, industry professionals, and policymakers from more than 20 disciplines, including psychology, nursing, medicine, public health, nutrition, epidemiology, exercise science, and biostatistics. They work to improve health at individual, clinical, and population levels.

SBM fights for research funding, helps members find jobs, and draws decision-makers’ attention to behavioral medicine evidence. We also strive to advance members’ careers and the field of behavioral medicine through special interest groups, webinars, training programs, mentoring, award recognition and funding, and an annual meeting (the largest yearly behavioral medicine gathering in the world!). Members have myriad opportunities to learn, share, network, publish, present, develop academic/industry partnerships, and much more.

SBM membership follows the calendar year from January 1st to December 31st, 2025. SBM will be accepting 2026 new applicants and renewals online starting on September 30, 2025. Dues can also be processed by emailing info@sbm.org. We look forward to having you join us in 2025-26!!! 

Member Testimonials

The ease to connect with leaders and other colleagues in behavioral medicine has been priceless and is why I have remained a member for the past 17 years.

Stephanie Fitzpatrick, PhD

SBM has played a big role in developing and maintaining relationships with many of my closest colleagues, collaborators, and friends.

Monica Baskin, PhD

In recent years, it has been gratifying to mentor young scholars I met through SBM.

James F. Sallis, PhD

SBM has always been a venue where researchers, clinicians, policy makers and teachers interact with each other.

Linda Ciofu Baumann, PhD, RN, FAAN

I’m grateful to SBM for its role in fostering cutting-edge science and promoting the careers and science of diverse researchers and clinicians.

Brian Gonzalez, PhD

I have met many incredibly kind and considerate researchers across diverse career stages and fields of research. I think SBM has much opportunity for meaningful connections. The SIGs are wonderfully engaging, and I feel that I have many groups from which to continue learning and growing throughout my years attending this conference. I can envision a growing network of supportive peers and mentors here. I hope to also enhance my personal and professional growth in intentionally disseminating my research to other researchers and to communities.

M.C. Frazier, PhD Candidate

Being a part of SBM has significantly enhanced my personal and professional growth by providing opportunities for networking with experts, presenting my research, and staying updated on the latest advancements in behavioral medicine. Through engaging with diverse perspectives and innovative ideas, I've expanded my knowledge, honed my skills, and forged valuable connections that have enriched both my research endeavors and career trajectory in nursing and health promotion.

Lihong Ou, Student Member

I could not envision the impact that SBM would have on my life and career.

Gary Bennett, PhD

SBM is the society that it is because of its membership.

Claudio Nigg, PhD

How Members Benefit

SBM membership connects you to a multi-disciplinary group of more than 2,400 professionals who work to improve health by changing behavior. You also get access to resources that help advance careers, science, and global health. As a key part of the behavioral medicine movement and its efforts to improve the health of individuals, families, and entire communities, SBM members enjoy the following specific benefits.

 
Find Jobs and Fellowships

Weekly emails enable members to receive and share the latest career opportunities.

Choose SBM Leaders

Full, transitional, fellow, and emeritus members can participate in nominations and voting for Board candidates.

Subscribe to our Journals for Free

Members get electronic subscriptions to Annals of Behavioral Medicine and Translational Behavioral Medicine: Practice, Policy, Research. Learn more.

Save on Registration for SBM’s Annual Meeting

Get significant discounts on attendance, continuing education credits, and course fees. Learn more.

Become a Member of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine

All SBM members automatically join ISBM and have access to their vast resources. Learn more.

Search the Member Directory

Find SBM colleagues and friends by name, institution, location, specialty, occupation, or profession.

Watch Webinars for Free

Attendance costs nothing at Behavior Change Grand Rounds webinars on select Thursdays. Learn more.

Find Funding Opportunities

Weekly emails enable members to see the latest funding opportunity announcements in the field.

Join Special Interest Groups

Free membership in our 26 different SIGs, from cancer to population health. Find data resources. Teach SIG-sponsored courses. And much more. Learn more.

Interact with Leading Specialists

Make your membership experience personal. Our one-of-a-kind Consultation Program, SIGs, and meeting offer ways to connect with authorities in the field.

Be Considered for SBM Achievement Awards

All membership levels are eligible to be recognized for outstanding achievement in the field. Learn more.

Consult with Experts

Enjoy exclusive email access to experts in numerous behavioral medicine specialties. Learn more.

Share Job Openings

Members get free job advertising in SBM's weekly digest for 2 weeks. Learn more.

Improve Public Health

Share your work and healthy living tips directly with the public! Learn more.

Develop Leadership Skills

Members have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills through two different SBM programs.

Membership Types

Low and Middle Income Country Discount: SBM offers all the benefits of membership at reduced rates to individuals living in countries with low and middle income economies as classified by the World Bank. If you reside in a low or middle income country, you’ll receive a 25% discount on your membership dues. When you fill out our online membership form, the discount will be automatically applied before checkout.

Full

$365

Full Membership - $365

Full membership confers the privilege of voting and holding office. Requirements include completion of a terminal degree in a relevant field. SBM fellows are considered full members.

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Transitional

$185/1st year
$260/2nd year

Transitional Membership
$185/1st year; $260/2nd year

Transitional membership offers the same member benefits as full membership but at a discounted rate to recent graduates who are in the first two years of their careers.

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Student & Trainee 
Introductory!! $35 for First-Time Student/Trainee

$89/yr Student/Trainee Renewal

Student & Trainee - $89/$35 First-Time Student Trainee

Student/trainee membership is reserved for those who are enrolled in a full-time, accredited training program in a relevant field. Student/trainee members must provide educational or postdoctoral program information and dates on their member applications. NEW in 2023, first-time members are able to join at a $35 introductory rate! 

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Associate

$365

Associate Membership - $365

Associate status provides membership for those who agree with the purposes and objectives of the organization, but who do not meet the requirements for full membership. Associate members do not have voting or office-holding privileges.

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Emeritus

$0

Emeritus Membership - $0

Emeritus members have reached the age of 70, are retired, and have had at least eight years of active membership.

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Affiliate

Affiliate Membership

Available to entities including nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, educational institutions, government institutions, and research labs.

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