Association of American Medical Colleges

Association of American Medical Colleges
IndustryMedicine
Founded1876; 148 years ago (1876)
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Key people
  • David J. Skorton (President and CEO, 2019–present)
  • LouAnn Woodward, MD (Chair of the Board of Directors, 2022–2023)
Websitewww.aamc.org

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. that was established in 1876. It represents medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic and scientific societies, while providing services to its member institutions that include data from medical, education, and health studies, as well as consulting. The AAMC administers the Medical College Admission Test[1] and operates the American Medical College Application Service[2] and the Electronic Residency Application Service.[3] Along with the American Medical Association (AMA), the AAMC co-sponsors the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for all U.S. MD-granting medical education programs.[4]

  1. ^ Kowarski, Ilana (July 3, 2019). "What the MCAT Test Is Like and How to Prepare". U.S. News & World Report.
  2. ^ Kowarski, Ilana (November 15, 2018). "How to Use AMCAS to Apply to Medical School". U.S. News & World Report.
  3. ^ "Reviewing Residency Applications and Interviewing". The Match, National Resident Matching Program. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  4. ^ "ERAS Support Services". ECFMG. Retrieved 2020-05-06.