Organization Guide
Understanding the “who’s who” of organizations involved in U.S. graduate medical education (GME) can be difficult, but knowing who to contact about what and how is an essential part of your successful integration into the U.S. health care system. To help you navigate this system, we have compiled a list of the organizations you will likely come in contact with during the residency application process and throughout your first year of residency. To view an organization’s mission, website, and information about what you would contact them for and what resources they can offer to assist you, click on the appropriate tab below.
American Hospital Association
Also known as...
AHA
Their Mission is...
To advance the health of individuals and communities. The AHA leads, represents, and serves hospitals, health systems, and other related organizations that are accountable to the community and committed to health improvement.
You might contact them to...
- Stay up-to-date on health care advocacy efforts, such as those involving Medicare, Medicaid, and health care reform
Some resources you might find helpful...
- AHA Policy Research Reports
- AHA Chartbook: Trends Affecting Hospitals and Health Systems
