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Each year, more than 16,000 students graduate with an M.D. degree from AAMC-member medical schools.

Through residency programs and fellowships, these new physicians continue their education and prepare for diverse careers in patient care, teaching and research.

The AAMC works to ensure that the structure, content, and conduct of medical education meet the highest standards and keep pace with the changing needs of patients and the nation's health care system. AAMC resources assist the leadership, faculty and administrators of medical schools and teaching hospitals in accomplishing their educational missions. In addition, the AAMC operates a variety of programs and services that assist in the medical school and residency application processes.

Featured AAMC Initiatives

MedEdPORTAL
MedEdPORTAL is a free peer-reviewed publication service and repository for medical and oral health teaching materials, assessment tools, and faculty development resources.

Medical School Objectives Project (MSOP)
MSOP is designed to develop general consensus within the medical education community on the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that graduating medical students should possess.

Directory of MD/MPH Educational Opportunities
Lists opportunities for medical students interested in pursuing a degree in public health.

International Opportunities in Medical Education (IOME)
IOME is a searchable database of information about international programs for medical students, residents, and faculty. It is a project of the AAMC, the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research, and the Global Health Education Consortium.

AAMC Admissions Initiatives
The AAMC pursues many initiatives to broaden the medical school applicant pool, to expand the physician workforce, and to improve the admissions process—with the goal of creating a diverse, capable, and caring physician workforce and ensuring that all Americans have access to competent, caring doctors.

Continuing Education and Performance Improvement
News and resources for those who plan and participate in continuing education and improvement programs.

Industry Funding of Medical Education: Report of an AAMC Task Force (PDF)
This report urges medical schools and teaching hospitals to adopt policies that prohibit drug industry gifts and services to physicians, faculty, residents, and students, and to curtail industry involvement in CME activities.
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