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The American Academy of Medical
Administrators Research & Educational Foundation (AAMA Foundation) was founded in 1976 to:
The AAMA Foundation
Board of Directors
serves as the governing body of the organization.
Each member of the Foundation's Board is a member of the AAMA Board of
Directors.
Funding and Donations
The Foundation has been funded over the
years by donations, large and small, by individual members of AAMA,
charitable foundations and our corporate partners.
The Foundation strives to provide healthcare administrators with the
educational programming they need to maintain a competitive edge.
AAMA member contributions help make the Foundation "an impelling
force or strength" for the development, production and
dissemination of new educational programs. Together, AAMA members
can Build Momentum to ensure that the profession can meet
today's challenges and be ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
To be a positive force in the future of healthcare
operations and administration, members may contribute to the Foundation
on their membership dues
renewal form, online or directly. Show your support and
commitment to the advancement of healthcare operations and administration
through education and research. Contributions are tax deductible. The
Foundation welcomes the sponsorship of special programs by corporations
that require the use of a 501(c)(3) organization to make contributions.
Tax Status
The Foundation is incorporated as a Not For
Profit Corporation in the State of Illinois and is exempt from taxation
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service. Contributions to
the AAMA Foundation are considered charitable contributions under IRC
section 170 and tax deductible as provided by law.
Conference Scholarships
The AAMA Foundation is
committed to providing the highest level of educational opportunities for
AAMA members. To make our programs more accessible, the Foundation will
offer two scholarships to each of AAMA's educational programs.
Scholarships are for
tuition for the specified educational program only. Travel, non-conference
meals and hotel expenses are the responsibility of the scholarship
recipient. Scholarship applicants must be AAMA members in good standing.
Applications will be
considered based on financial need, as well as professional growth and
participation. Deadlines for submission are:
- ACCA Cardiovascular
Administrators' Leadership Conference: February 1 annually
- AAMA Annual Conference:
September 10, annually
- ACOA Conference:
May 1, annually
See application form for more details
or contact AAMA Education Coordinator at 847-759-8601 or
education@aameda.org.
Educational Sponsorship
The AAMA Foundation currently sponsors
seminars, online webinars and conferences each year.
AAMA Annual Conference
Cardiovascular Administrators'
Leadership Conference
ACOA Oncology Update
These conferences provide educational
opportunities to strengthen professional skills and increase knowledge in
healthcare administration.
Research
The AAMA Foundation accepts grants to
conduct research in healthcare operations and administration. For more
information regarding grants, please contact:
Renee S Schleicher,
President & CEO
AAMA Research & Educational Foundation
701 Lee Street, Suite 600
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-759-8601
Fax: 847-759-8602
renee@aameda.org
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