New Graduate Membership

Starting your career as an optometrist in Alberta? We’d love to welcome you to the AAO community! If you join in the year you graduate, there’s just a $50 registration fee (plus tax)—and no professional fees for that year.

Fees

As you begin your practice in Alberta:

First year after graduation → pay 25% of AAO professional dues, fees, and levies
Second year after graduation → pay 50% of AAO professional dues, fees, and levies

Note: This reduced fee structure does not apply to members who have worked as a full-time clinical resident, been employed as a full-time graduate student, or practiced in another jurisdiction.

Membership Benefits

A full benefits guide will be provided with membership. Benefits include:

	Advocacy & Representation A voice in legislative affairs Membership with the Canadian Association of Optometrists
	Public Awareness & Promotion A listing on the patient Find an Optometrist tool on the AAO website Public promotional campaigns, materials, and equipment loans AAO vision care programs (Eye See…Eye Learn™ and Eyesafe™)
	Practice Support & Resources Patient information materials and aids Online resources Monthly newsletters with current and trending optometry news
	Professional Development Regional meetings and workshops Continuing education opportunities, in-person and online AAO Annual General Meeting and Conference New Grad Orientation session
	Member Perks Member discounts for personal and professional services

How to Join

To become a New Graduate Member, simply complete and return the application form below. Return the application form to membershipservices@optometrists.ab.ca.

New Graduate Membership Application (PDF)