AAMC

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a nonprofit organization established in 1876, headquartered in Washington, D.C. It serves as a central representative body for medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic societies in the U.S. and Canada. The AAMC's mission is to improve health by advancing medical education, research, and care delivery. The AAMC provides various services, including developing standards and resources for medical education, administering the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and managing application services like the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). It also co-sponsors the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for accrediting MD-granting programs and publishes data on medical education and workforce trends. The organization advocates for policies that support medical education funding, research initiatives, and healthcare workforce diversity. The AAMC primarily serves medical schools, teaching hospitals, medical students, residents, faculty, policymakers, and researchers, playing a crucial role in shaping medical education policies and promoting innovation in academic medicine.