History
The Academy of Medical Educators was founded in October 2006 as the professional standard setting body for medical educators in the United Kingdom. It was instigated at an informal meeting of interested medical educators and leaders held at the Royal College of Physicians in January 2006.
The Academy became incorporated as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act 1985 on 12 October 2006. Formal elections were held in October 2007 and in December 2007 the first President, Professor John Bligh was elected for three years.
The Academy was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for England on 2 April 2009.
The Academy moved to offices at 23 Bentinck Street, London W1 in October 2009, moving from its first home within the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Plymouth, where it had been supported by staff seconded by the College. A Chief Executive, Peter Cooper, was recruited to work part-time from January 2010 and two further members of staff joined during 2010. In March 2011 it moved to its current offices located in Charles Darwin House, 12 Roger Street, London WC1N 2JU.
A chart of the key achievements over the first years of the Academy may be seen by following this link.
Last updated 19 May 2011