Planning and Operations Group Membership and Benefits

The Planning and Operations Group is designed for professionals in roles such as director of space planning, vice president of facilities services, associate vice president for strategy and planning, strategic planning manager, chief of staff, chief operations officer, and other leaders engaged in strategic and operational planning across academic medicine.

To become a member of the Planning and Operations Group, fill out this interest form.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Planning and Operations Group Newsletter: Published monthly, the newsletter features upcoming events, committee updates and more.
• AAMC Business Affairs, Planning, and Operations Conference: Every spring, the Planning and Operations Group meets with the AAMC Finance and Business Affairs Group, creating valuable opportunities for networking and shared exploration of issues across planning, strategy, operations, and finance. The call for proposals opens in the fall and is announced via the Planning and Operations Group newsletter and website.

Networking & Staying Connected

• Member-Only AAMC Resources: Planning and Operations Group membership provides access to a wide range of AAMC tools, publications, and member‑only content. If you need to set up an AAMC account, contact memberservice@aamc.org.
• Committees: Committees exist to implement the strategic initiatives and actions of the Planning and Operations Group. Participating in a committee will help professionals within academic medicine grow and learn in their professional roles and develop their leadership capacities. Email planningops@aamc.org if you are interested in joining a committee.

The Planning and Operations Group committees exist to implement the strategic initiatives and actions of the Planning and Operations Group. Participation offers academic medicine professionals meaningful opportunities to deepen their expertise, contribute to collective goals, and develop their leadership capacities.

Facilities Planning and Space Management Committee

The Facilities Planning and Space Management Committee convenes academic medicine leaders to share best practices in space planning and facilities management, including discussions and presentations at the group’s annual conference. Meeting monthly, the committee explores space utilization, hybrid environment consolidation, design innovations, construction planning, and space management software and develops surveys to support continuous learning.

Learn more about the Facilities Planning and Space Management Committee’s hot topic discussions.

Strategic Planning and Management Committee

The Strategic Planning and Management Committee advances effective strategic planning across academic medicine by communicating best practices, hosting webinars, and convening experts to support professional growth. It also monitors emerging issues, identifies useful tools and resources, and serves as a trusted hub for guidance on strategic management and environmental trends.

Learn more about the Strategic Planning and Management Committee’s hot topic discussions.

Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning Committee supports academic health systems in strengthening organizational resilience by sharing best practices, challenges, and resources related to emergency response and operational continuity. The committee focuses on the impact of emergencies on facilities and operations, while also developing a toolkit to guide institutions in their planning efforts. Constituents across roles and mission areas are encouraged to join.

Data-Driven Academic Medical Centers Committee

The Data‑Driven Academic Medical Centers Committee serves as a collaborative forum for sharing knowledge, resources, and ideas that strengthen data‑informed decision-making across academic health systems in support of their missions and strategic priorities. Led by representatives from the Finance and Business Affairs Group, the Technology and Data Group, and the Planning and Operations Group, this community is open to all AAMC constituents and engages members through monthly calls, shared resources, timely presentations, and contributions to ongoing initiatives.