Clinical Care
We are clinicians. We are the AAMC.
Academic health systems are where breakthrough science becomes bedside care. Bringing together world-class clinicians, researchers, and educators, these institutions deliver the most advanced treatments and unsurpassed outcomes for patients while serving as the training ground for the next generation of physicians. The AAMC partners with our members to foster innovation, support excellence in care delivery, and ensure that patients everywhere have access to high-quality, affordable care.
Our Areas of Focus
Additional Data & Research
Academic Health System Peer Benchmarking and Survey Data
The AAMC is a premier resource for customized reports featuring peer benchmarking and survey data for academic health systems. Learn more about peer benchmarking
Characteristics of AAMC -Member Teaching Hospitals
The AAMC provides an annual overview of the characteristics and contributions of AAMC-member teaching hospitals, including data on graduate medical education, clinical services, and financial information. LEARN MORE ABOUT TEACHING HOSPITALS (PDF)
Economic Impact of Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals
This report presents the economic impact of medical schools and teaching hospitals represented by the AAMC, including state-level details. Learn more about economic impact
AAMC Patient Care Data Snapshots
The AAMC’s patient care data snapshots provide pulse checks on current, policy-relevant issues facing academic health systems and teaching hospitals, such as telehealth, hospital quality, and hospital financing. ACCESS DATA SNAPSHOTS
AAMC Research and Action Institute
The AAMC Research and Action Institute (2021-2025) was founded to provide policymakers with clear, actionable insights on health policy issues derived from the collective thinking of national experts, researchers, and scholars. Access issue briefs and data snapshots
Additional Policy & Regulatory Resources
Helping Our Nation’s Veterans
Through the missions of medical education, research, and clinical care, the AAMC and America’s medical schools and teaching hospitals have partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs for over 80 years to ensure veterans receive the health care they deserve. Learn more about veterans
Learn & Network
Strong leadership sustains the clinical care mission. The AAMC’s peer networks connect academic health system executives and emerging leaders to exchange insights, develop strategies, and address shared challenges in a rapidly evolving care environment.
CAHSE members are health system and teaching hospital CEOs. They focus on how changes in health care delivery and policy uniquely impact their organizations.
The CMOG engages academic medical center CMOs and helps to enhance knowledge and skills to successfully meet the clinical and business demands of their role.
The GFP is comprised of physician executives and administrative leaders and supports them to meet the challenges of health care delivery in faculty practice.
The GBA is comprised of leaders at medical schools with responsibilities in finance, administration, operations, HR, planning, and department management.
The GRA, an authoritative source on GME practices and administration, represents leaders overseeing accreditation, education, administration, and financing.