Founding Institutions · 2025–2026

Founding Members

Join the pioneering institutions shaping the future of academic urgent care medicine. Founding membership is limited.

⚠ Deadline: December 31, 2026. Founding membership closes permanently once the deadline passes.

Founding Seat Progress

Fifteen prestigious institutions have committed
as founding members

Current founding institutions

Members joining SAUCM™

Fifteen prestigious institutions have committed as founding members, representing leaders in urgent care education, research, and practice across the United States. Remaining positions are available — apply before December 31, 2026.

Committed

Founding Member #01

Institution Pending Announcement

Leading research in urgent care clinical outcomes and quality improvement methodologies.

Committed

Founding Member #02

Institution Pending Announcement

Pioneering urgent care technology integration and telemedicine research frameworks.

Committed

Founding Member #03

Institution Pending Announcement

Developing innovative urgent care fellowship curriculum and training programs.

Committed

Founding Member #04–15

12 Additional Institutions

Twelve more institutions have committed as founding members. Full announcements pending formal onboarding.

Open

Founding Member #16

Position Available

Apply by December 31, 2026 →

Open

Founding Member #17

Position Available

Apply by December 31, 2026 →

Open

Founding Members #18–30

13 Positions Available

Apply by December 31, 2026 →

Apply for founding membership →

Why join as a founder

Founding Member Benefits

Founding institutions receive a distinct package of lifetime benefits not available to later members — recognition, priority access, financial advantages, and a permanent seat at the table.

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Permanent Recognition

Permanent designation as a founding institution in all SAUCM™ materials, publications, conference proceedings, and digital communications — forever.

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Lifetime 50% Discount

50% discount on institutional membership fees for the entire lifetime of the organization — a compounding financial benefit as SAUCM grows.

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Governance Priority

Priority consideration for board positions and committee leadership roles. Founding institutions help shape SAUCM's strategic direction from the inside.

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Research Grant Priority

First access to research funding opportunities and collaborative multi-center study participation from the initial $500,000 grant pool launching January 2026.

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Publishing Benefits

Waived article processing charges for the first 5 publications in the Annals of Urgent Care Medicine™ — a significant cost savings as the journal scales.

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Conference Access

Complimentary registration for 2 faculty members at all SAUCM™ conferences and meetings, including the inaugural Annual Scientific Meeting in Fall 2026.

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Brand Visibility

Logo placement on the SAUCM™ website, conference materials, and all official publications. Your institution associated with the founding of the field.

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Educational Resources

Full access to curriculum development tools, teaching materials, and fellowship program support infrastructure — including CUCP faculty designation eligibility.

Common questions

Founding Membership FAQ

Who is eligible to become a founding member?

Any academic medical center, health system, urgent care group, or institution with an urgent care medicine mission is eligible. This includes hospitals with urgent care departments, freestanding urgent care networks, academic programs with urgent care training components, and allied health organizations.

What is the cost of founding membership?

Founding institutional membership fees are disclosed during the application process. Founding members receive a 50% discount on all future institutional membership dues for the lifetime of the organization.

What happens after December 31, 2026?

The founding member designation closes permanently — either when all 30 positions are filled or on December 31, 2026, whichever comes first. Institutions that join after that date receive standard membership without founding benefits.

How do founding institutions participate in governance?

Founding institutions receive priority consideration for board positions, committee appointments, and working group leadership. As SAUCM formalizes its governance structure in 2026, founding institutions will have first-right-of-engagement for all elected and appointed roles.

Can individual clinicians also join?

Yes. Individual clinician membership is available separately from institutional founding membership. Individual members access fellowship programs, CME, and journal resources without the institutional founding benefits. See the application page for details.