Welcome to Your New AAPM Member Experience
AAPM’s new website and Member Compass are here.
We’ve upgraded our website and membership experience to make it easier to manage your membership, access benefits, update your information, find AAPM education, and stay connected with the Academy.
Use this guide as you get familiar with the new site and your Member Compass.
Access Member CompassGetting Started: Access Your AAPM Account
- Go to the AAPM login page.
- Enter the email address associated with your AAPM account and select Continue.
- If your account is recognized, you should see a message that says “We found your account.”
- Select Set Password.
- A password setup/reset link will be sent to your email.
- Open that email and follow the link to create your password.
- Once your password is set, return to the AAPM login page and log in with your email address and new password.
Start by entering the email address associated with your existing AAPM account.
If your account is recognized, select Set Password to establish your password for the new system.
Once your password is set, return to the login page and sign in.
Welcome to Your Member Compass
Once you’re logged in, you’ll arrive at your Member Compass — your home base for managing your membership and accessing AAPM resources.
- Profile and contact information
- Membership information
- Invoices, payments, and transactions
- Event registrations
- AAPM Education Center
- Pain Medicine Journal
- Other member benefits and resources
Member Compass provides quick access to your membership information and frequently used AAPM benefits.
Review Your Profile
Please take a few minutes to review your profile and make sure your information is complete and accurate.
- Email and phone number
- Mailing address
- Consider adding your photo. To ensure your photo saves, your photo must be 300px x 300px.
- Organization
- Credentials and professional information
- Specialty and areas of interest
- Training information, if applicable
Keeping your profile current helps AAPM better understand and serve our multidisciplinary community and helps ensure you receive information and opportunities relevant to you.
Review your profile information and update anything that is missing or has changed.
Access AAPM Education
AAPM’s online education is available through the AAPM Education Center, powered by Path LMS.
- Open your Member Compass.
- Under Popular Member Resources, select Visit Education.
- You’ll be directed to the AAPM Education Center.
Special Member Education Pricing
Some membership categories receive additional education discounts. If you’re eligible, your discount information is available directly in Member Compass.
Already Purchased a Course?
Your existing courses and educational content remain available through the AAPM Education Center. If you have trouble accessing previously purchased education, contact AAPM and we’ll help.
Access the Pain Medicine Journal
Eligible AAPM members receive online access to Pain Medicine, AAPM’s official journal.
- Open your Member Compass.
- Under Popular Member Resources, select Access Journal.
- You’ll be directed to Oxford Academic.
For the best experience, begin from your AAPM Member Compass so your eligible membership can be recognized.
Having Trouble Accessing Full-Text Articles?
If Oxford Academic is still asking you to purchase content or you cannot access full-text articles, contact us so we can check your membership and journal access.
Membership & Renewals
Member Compass displays your current membership category and expiration date and, when applicable, allows you to renew, view invoices, make payments, and review transactions.
My Membership Category Looks Different. Is That Correct?
AAPM recently updated its membership structure to better reflect the different career stages and professionals represented within our multidisciplinary community.
If you believe your membership category is incorrect, please do not create another account or submit a new application. Contact AAPM and we’ll review your record.
Students, Residents & Fellows
If you’re currently in medical school, residency, or fellowship, please review your training information, including your current program, PGY level, anticipated completion year, and other applicable professional information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to create a new AAPM account?
No. If you previously had an AAPM account or membership, your record has already been moved to the new system. Begin by entering the email address associated with your existing account on the login page.
What if the system does not recognize my email?
Please do not create another account. Contact AAPM and we’ll help locate your existing record.
I requested a password email but didn’t receive it. What should I do?
Check your spam or junk folder and confirm you’re using the email address associated with your AAPM account. If it still doesn’t arrive, contact us.
Why can’t I renew yet?
Renewal availability is based on your membership expiration date. Contact AAPM if you have questions about when your membership is eligible for renewal.
Where can I find my education discount?
Eligible membership categories can find their education discount information in Member Compass.
How do I access Pain Medicine?
Access the journal through the Access Journal link in Member Compass so your eligible membership can be recognized.
Some of my profile information is incorrect. What should I do?
Update what you can directly through Member Compass. If a field cannot be edited, contact AAPM and we’ll help.
Need Help?
If you have questions about logging in, your membership, profile, education access, Pain Medicine, or anything else in Member Compass, please reach out.
We appreciate your patience as we continue putting the finishing touches on the new AAPM experience.
Contact AAPM