Council of Deans (COD)

The Council of Deans of the Association of American Medical Colleges has as its purpose the continuing improvement of the nation's medical schools. As an association of deans of medical schools, the Council of Deans identifies issues affecting academic medicine and develops strategies to achieve the various missions of medical schools.

This body addresses:

• policies guiding the association in its service and advocacy functions;
• programs for the advancement of institutional management; and
• support for the deans' leadership role in guiding individual schools toward excellence in medical education, research and patient care.

More About COD

Member Resources

• COD Fellowship Program
• Medical Schools with Open Deanships
• Member Directory for Council of Deans (AAMC Login Required)
• Peer-to-Peer Consultation
• Online Designation (AAMC Login Required)
  Manage your appointments to the AAMC's professional development groups. With this application, you can add, delete, and edit records for the representatives from your institution.

Committees

• Administrative Board
• Leadership
• Nominating
• VA/Deans Liaison Committee
• AAMC/NBME Liaison Committee

Publications

• Schools Implement Student Background Checks
  The AAMC's new criminal background check system is now available to all medical schools, but school officials must tackle complicated policy questions before ever screening a student.—AAMC Reporter, July 2009
• Scientific Foundations for Future Physicians
  This AAMC and Howard Hughes Medical Institute report proposes scientific competencies for future physicians.—June 2009
• AAMC Data Book
• Analysis in Brief
• Recommended Reading: Deans and Administrators
• Washington Highlights

More Resources

• AAMC-Member Medical Schools
• Career Connect
• Faculty Roster