The continuous changes and challenges faced by performing artists and those who care for them can be difficult. We have developed a comprehensive list of helpful resources for artists and those in the performing arts medicine field.
PAMA is an organization comprised of dedicated medical professionals, artists educators, and administrators with the common goal of improving the health care of the performing artist. The Performing Arts Medicine Association was founded in 1989. Members join from around the world.
Membership Benefits
Subscription to the quarterly peer-reviewed Medical Problems of Performing Artists (online access) - all subscriptions end December 31, 2025
Discount registration fee for the annual Symposium.
Listing in PAMA membership directory (optional) ---very helpful when referring patients.
Sponsorship of Alice G. Brandfonbrener Award for the best paper by a young investigator.
Opportunities for networking and involvement in various committees.
Access to comprehensive bibliography of relevant articles, books, and tapes
This prestigious award is give out each year at the Annual PAMA International Symposium. The Alice G. Brandfonbrener Young Investigator Award, (AGB Award), is given to an investigator in recognition of recently completed original research. The recipient is either still enrolled or is a recent graduate of an educational, training or residency program. The research and paper is usually the result of one of the first significant studies made by the author. The research and paper is not previously published to be considered for this award.
This fund was established in honor of our co-founders Dr. Alice G. Brandfonbrener and Dr. Richard Lederman to continue to bring the mission of Performing Arts Medicine forward.
By donating to this fund, you help our mission to ensure the highest quality education through keynote speakers who are sponsored by the Lederman Lecturer Award, and secure the future of the mission by encouraging young researchers to continue this important work through the Alice G Brandfonbrener Young Investigators Award. The Founders Legacy Fund will also fund the Martin Brandfonbrener annual scholarship to the Symposium.
We appreciate your contribution and look forward to your continued support.
