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Why Should I Join

The Academy is a national, not-for-profit professional organisation for all those involved in medical education. Its mission is to improve care through teaching excellence.

The Academy’s objectives are to advance medical education for the public benefit in particular by:

  1. the development of a curriculum and qualification system;
  2. undertaking research for the continuing development of professional medical education; and
  3. the promotion and dissemination of best practice in medical education.

By joining the Academy you can support these objectives.

How to Join

Membership of the Academy of Medical Educators is open to all those involved full or part time in medical education, whatever their professional background or subject discipline. Members and Fellows currently include: educational supervisors and clinical tutors, College Examiners, GP Trainers, veterinary and dental educators, medical school managers and senior administrators, biomedical and social science educators in medical schools, researchers in medical education. You do not have to be clinically qualified to join the Academy.

Grades of Membership

Membership and Fellowship

Members and Fellows are identified by the internationally recognised professional designations of MAcadMed (Member of the Academy of Medical Educators) and FAcadMed (Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators). These signify that they have successfully met appropriate professional standards for medical education practice and are committed to continuing professional development. Members and Fellows vote in elections and may stand for office.

Download Application Form for Professional Recognition: Fellow

Download Application Form for Professional Recognition: Member

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Associate Membership

We welcome applications for Associate Membership from all those, including early career medical educators, who are working towards professional recognition and who wish to demonstrate their support for the Academy’s objectives. There are special rates of Associate Membership for those who are retired and for students.

Download Application Form for Associate Membership

 

For more information about joining the Academy of Medical Educators and to receive application forms, please contact the Academy ‘s Admissions Administrator by email: applications@medicaleducators.org