AAHCI Regional Offices advance health and well-being worldwide.
AAHCI Regional Offices serve as key hubs connecting academic health centers and systems within specific regions. Established to foster collaboration and engagement, these offices promote programs, activities, and shared interests among regional members. They also provide AAHCI with valuable insights into regional challenges and priorities, while serving as a bridge between regional members and the broader global AAHCI network.
AAHCI regional programs and services are available to all AAHCI members and are included in AAHCI membership.
Regional Office Meetings and Online Programs
AAHCI Regional Offices hold regular Regional Meetings, webinars, and virtual roundtables, providing academic health center leaders with rich and engaging experiences as well as high-level networking opportunities:
- Upcoming AAHCI Regional Meetings are listed on the AAHCI Meetings page.
- Upcoming Regional Office webinars are listed on the Learn and Network page.
- Recorded Regional Office webinars are shared on the AAHCI Vimeo page.
- A virtual space for members is available through the AAHCI Community (login required). For more information, email aahci@aamc.org.
Regional Office Resources and Programs History
Regional Office Hosts
Current Hosts
| Region | Regional Office Host Institution | Years Active |
|---|---|---|
| East Africa | The Aga Khan University, Kenya | 2020 - current |
| Europe | University of Zürich, Faculty of Medicine, Switzerland | 2022 - current |
| Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | TecSalud School of Medicine, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico | 2022 - current |
| Middle East and North Africa (MENA) | Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates | 2023 - current |
| Southeast Asia (SEA) | Universiti Malaya, Faculty of Medicine, Malaysia | 2023 - current |
Previous Hosts
| Region | Regional Office Host Institution | Years Active |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Maastricht University, Netherlands | 2017 - 2022 |
| Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | University of São Paulo, Brazil | 2020 - 2022 |
| Middle East and North Africa | American University of Beirut, Lebanon Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar |
2017 – 2023 2014 – 2017 |
| Southeast Asia | University of Indonesia, Faculty of Medicine, Indonesia National University of Singapore, Singapore |
2018 – 2023 2014 – 2018 |
Meetings
2025
- Southeast Asia: February 17–18 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Future Proofing Healthcare in Southeast Asia (SEA)
- Hosted by Universiti Malaya
- East Africa: March 25 | Kigali, Rwanda
- Members meeting
- Co-hosted by Aga Khan University at University of Rwanda
- Middle East: May 2–4 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Physician Workforce and Health Systems Science
- Co-hosted by Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD)