Excellence in Academic Medicine
The AAMC is committed to a culture of excellence in academic medicine—one where a broad range of perspectives and experiences are valued and respected, and where students, faculty, and staff of all socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, races, ethnicities, and ages, among other attributes, can thrive and best serve all patients and communities.
Our Strategic Efforts
Our commitment to a culture of excellence in academic medicine includes the following strategic efforts:
Community-building
We create spaces that encourage open dialogue, thoughtful exchange, and understanding—connecting learners, faculty, staff, patients, families, and community partners to strengthen collaborative problem-solving and drive solutions that advance excellence in academic medicine.
Access to Opportunities
We foster opportunities and identify pathways for individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to pursue careers in medicine and biomedical sciences—supporting the growth of a physician workforce that reflects and responds to the communities it serves.
Relationship-centered Engagement
We facilitate relationship-centered engagement by creating environments where everyone can contribute meaningfully—laying the foundation for individuals to reach their full potential in academic medicine and improve health for individuals and communities.
What's New
IDEAS webinars on using restorative practices to navigate new realities in academic medicine
May 13 and June 9
In this two-part series, attendees will learn how to implement restorative strategies to resolve conflict and collaborate effectively across differences. Speakers will use case studies to demonstrate how restorative approaches can help them navigate budget constraints, evolving workforce values, intergenerational tensions, and reintegration processes that transform the way people return to our institutions.
Register for Restorative Practices in Academic Medicine (RPAM) Facilitator Training
August 12-14 in Washington, DC
Designed for faculty, staff, and senior leaders, this immersive, evidence-based program provides practical, sustainable approaches to navigating complex challenges in academic health environments. Participants will gain the skills to foster accountability, strengthen relationships, and build more resilient, community-centered institutional cultures. The program also includes post-training mentoring and coaching opportunities to support implementation.
Publications
- Altering the Course: Black Males in Medicine
- Accessibility, Inclusion, and Action in Medical Education: Lived Experiences of Learners and Physicians with Disabilities
- Reshaping the Journey: American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine
- Implementing Curricular and Institutional Climate Changes to Improve Health Care for LGBT, Gender Nonconforming, or Born with DSD