For employed members
Expense the membership
Most hospital CME / professional-development policies reimburse professional memberships and duesmore easily than Discord “subscriptions.” Use the annual plan, an invoice, and the vendor packet below.
Physician Forge is not accredited CME and does not issue AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This packet is for employer reimbursement of professional membership — confirm your local policy first.
Step 1
Get prior approval if your policy requires it
Email your CME coordinator or AP with the wording below. Attach thesample invoiceandvendor sheet.
Please approve reimbursement of my annual Physician Forge professional membership ($590USD / 12 months). This is a professional membership for physician-builders (private peer community, case studies, and frameworks). It is not CME credit. Vendor: Andrew Albert DBA Physician Forge. W-9 available on request.
Step 2
Pay annual (one invoice, one ask)
Annual is easier for employers than monthly. After checkout, Stripe emails a receipt; you can also download official invoice PDFs from billing.
Step 3
Submit to AP
- Stripe invoice / receipt PDF
- Vendor information
- Form W-9 packet(TIN on signed copy via email if AP requires it)
What usually works
- “Professional membership / dues” or “professional development” — often yes
- Strict “CME credit hours only” buckets — usually no (we don’t issue credit)
- Self-employed / 1099 — often deductible as ordinary business expense (ask your CPA)