Association of American Medical Colleges
About The Association of American Medical Colleges
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The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1876 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It represents all 141 accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools, nearly 400 major teaching hospitals and health systems—including 51 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers—and 90 academic and scientific societies.
Through these institutions and organizations, the AAMC represents 148,000 faculty members, 83,000 medical students, and 115,000 resident physicians.
Mission and Focus Areas
The AAMC's mission is to lead and serve the academic medicine community to improve the health of people everywhere. It focuses on transforming health care through four primary mission areas:
- Medical education
- Patient care
- Medical research
- Diversity, inclusion, and equity in health care
Programs and Services
To support these mission areas, the AAMC offers a variety of programs and services.
- Medical Education: The AAMC administers the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), a standardized examination for prospective medical students. It also operates the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), which facilitate students applying to medical schools and residency programs.
- Accreditation: The AAMC co-sponsors the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) with the American Medical Association (AMA). The LCME is the accrediting body for educational programs at medical schools in the United States and Canada.
- Research and Data: The organization conducts studies, research, and publications on medical education, health care, and biomedical research. It provides valuable resources such as the State Physician Workforce Data Report, the Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) guide, and the Report on Medical School Faculty Salaries.
- Professional Development: The AAMC hosts annual events offering continuing medical education and professional development for the health workforce.
Impact and Role
Through these initiatives, the AAMC plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical education, advancing research, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the medical community.
Location
The Association of American Medical Colleges is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, USA.