AAMC
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | Association of American Medical Colleges |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
AAMC stands for Association of American Medical Colleges, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Organization representing accredited medical schools, teaching hospitals and academic societies in the United States and Canada. It administers the MCAT exam and the AMCAS and ERAS application services used by aspiring doctors.
Example: She submitted her AMCAS application to the AAMC in early June.
Usage notes
Its history dates to 1876. It co-sponsors the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, which accredits MD programs, with the American Medical Association. Its workforce projections, which forecast physician shortages, are widely cited in policy debates.
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