AAHCI (Alliance of Academic Health Centers International) connects members to a global community of academic health centers, fostering collaboration, advocacy, and thought leadership. Through its members, AAHCI drives transformation by advancing innovative programs, facilitating partnerships, and providing impactful resources that shape the future of academic medicine.
Why Join AAHCI?
Global network of leaders in academic health
Leverage connections among a large and diverse network of academic health center leaders, through peer-to-peer groups and access to institutional members of both AAHCI and the AAMC:
- More than 60 academic health centers outside North America. Find AAHCI members.
- More than 170 accredited medical schools in the United States and Canada, and almost 500 hospitals and health systems in the United States. Search the AAMC Member Directory.
Meetings, conferences, and online programs
Discover opportunities to meet at AAHCI’s signature event, the Global Innovation Forum; Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC’s Annual Meeting; and a series of Regional Meetings each year around the globe.
Virtual roundtables, webinars, working groups, and leadership programs further connect AAHCI members with leaders in health professions education, research, and clinical care. Explore all the ways to connect with AAHCI:
- Locate upcoming AAHCI meetings and discover virtual programming through AAHCI CONNECT.
- Network, develop leadership skills, and access career opportunities on the AAMC Career Development page.
- Connect with the AAHCI Virtual Community to meet and query other members on topics of interest and partnership opportunities (login required).
Informational resources
Access publications and other written resources designed to support excellence in health care, research, and education, including:
- AAHCI Leadership Perspectives.
- Access to the AAMC’s peer-reviewed journals Academic Medicine and MedEdPORTAL.
- Participation in the Medbiquitous® program.
Leadership and advocacy opportunities
Showcase your institution’s pivotal role in advancing health care locally, regionally, and globally, and influence international health policy through collective thought leadership and advocacy:
Capacity-building support
Strengthen institutional capabilities through peer-to-peer groups for CEOs, deans, and leaders in research, education, and internationalization. Share expertise and gain knowledge through topical workgroups and advisory panels, including:
- Advisory Panel on Global Workforce Shortages
- International Advisory Committee for Artificial Intelligence
Regional offices
Five Regional Offices bring together academic health centers and systems in Eastern Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia to provide valuable insight on the key issues and challenges they face. Regional programs provide opportunities for collaborative endeavors with leaders from those regions.
How to Join AAHCI
International institutions interested in learning more about membership may contact AAHCI by phone, 202-741-0747, or by email at aahci@aamc.org. Use this form to submit a membership application.
International Membership in AAHCI is institution-based. The membership year is July 1 to June 30.
Institutional Membership in AAHCI is available for academic health centers and systems, broadly defined as an institution, alliance, or partnership that has, or has among its alliance or partnership (including in planning stages), all of the below:
- A school of medicine.
- One or more other health professions schools and/or advanced medical research programs.
- A relationship to one or more teaching hospitals or health systems.
Supporting Membership in AAHCI is available for collaborating organizations, broadly defined as not-for-profit and governmental organizations that promote collaboration and demonstrate commitment to fostering mission alignment among health care delivery, health professions education, and research.