Mission Areas
The AAMC focuses on transforming health care in four primary mission areas: medical education, patient care, medical research, and diversity, inclusion, and equity in health care.
Medical Education
America’s medical schools and teaching hospitals educate tomorrow’s doctors and prepare them to meet society’s evolving health needs. The AAMC works with our members to advance the continuum of medical education to meet society’s evolving health needs.
Medical Research
The AAMC's member institutions pioneer research that saves lives and transforms the health of our nation. As the leading voice and advocate for America’s medical schools and teaching hospitals, the AAMC champions an environment in which discovery flourishes.
Health Care
Medical schools and teaching hospitals drive the medical innovation that improves health. The AAMC works with our members to improve the quality, safety, value, and equity of health care.
Community Collaborations
Medical schools and teaching hospitals are working for the health of all by collaborating with communities across clinical, research, and educational missions. The AAMC supports our member institutions in building partnerships and cultivating trust as anchor institutions in their communities.
Advancing Health Policy
We are the leading voice of the nation's medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic societies with the public and before Congress, federal regulatory agencies, and the executive branch.