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Leadership

Volunteer leaders, invested in the future of the association and the anatomical sciences, are the backbone of AAA.

  • A 14-person Board of Directors is chosen by the membership, with elections occurring each January.
  • Standing and ad hoc committees take on specific roles and tasks to advance those initiatives. All Board and committee members are volunteer leaders serving varying terms. Learn about all the opportunities to get involved with the Association, contribute to advancing the anatomical sciences, and expand your leadership skills.

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Year In Review

Each spring since 2014, AAA has published an annual impact report, or “Year in Review,” documenting the previous year’s accomplishments through the efforts of our members. Check out our latest YIR or download any previous year.

Advocacy

By advocating for (or against) legislative policy, the Association works to protect and preserve the interests of members.

Communicating with policymakers is a key part of the strategic plan. Leadership and staff work regularly work with members and colleagues to effectively represent the profession through engagement with legislators, media, and the public. Whether crafting messages for print or meeting face-to-face with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, AAA works to ensure that members are equipped with messages that resonate.

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What is Anatomy?

Anatomy is the study of the structure of living things – animal, human, plant – from microscopic
cells and molecules to whole organisms as large as whales.

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Governance

The following documents guide our leadership, operations, and membership.

  • History
  • Bylaws
  • 2026 Strategic Plan
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Policies
  • Mission, Vision, Values
Staff

AAA's day-to-day operations are supported by a professional staff.

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6120 Executive Boulevard, Suite 725
Rockville, MD 20852
301-634-7910
[email protected]

CFAS

AAA is a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Council of Faculty and Academic Societies (CFAS), the mechanism through which the faculty of medical colleges participates in AAMC governance.

Representatives:
Kenneth Kramer, Creighton University
Homaira Azim, Drexel University College of Medicine 

Committees

Standing (indicated below by *) and ad hoc committees give members the opportunity to take a deeper dive into specific areas of interest. Standing committees are required per the organization's bylaws. Committee chairs report directly to the Board of Directors, ensuring that the committee's goals and objectives are in tune with the organization's strategic plan.

    • Ambassador Committee
    • Committee for Early-Career Anatomists (CECA)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
    • Educational Affairs Committee
    • Ethics Committee
    • Finance Committee*
    • Human Body Donation Committee
    • Journal Trust Fund & Investment Committee*
    • Nominating Committee*
    • Professional Development Committee
    • Program Committee
    • Publications Committee
    • Scientific Affairs Committee
FASEB

As an organizational member of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), AAA is also part of a coalition of independent societies that play an active role in advocating for the interests of biomedical and life scientists to Congress and other scientific bodies.

Board of Directors: David M. Ornitz, Washington University (2024-2028)

DataWorks! Advisory Committee: Parker Antin, University of Arizona - Tucson (2021-2025)

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Committee:  Theo Smith, Touro University California (2023-2026)

Excellence in Science Award Committee: Tina Tootle, University of Iowa (2019-2025) 

Vice President-Elect for Science Policy Committee: Joseph Yost, University of Utah (2019-2025)

Membership in AAA connects you with opportunities to:

Advance Your Career

Find your next position in the AAA Career Center

Apply for competitive grants, scholarships, and awards that support you throughout your career

Build relationships with a mentor who can help guide you to the next step in your career

Access Exclusive Content

Stay up to date on public policy, career advice, member highlights, and more with our monthly e-newsletter

Discover new research with access to one of our monthly scientific journals: The Anatomical Record or Developmental Dynamics

Learn what's working in pedagogy with access to our bi-monthly journal, Anatomical Sciences Education

Grow Your Network

Share your research and find new collaborators by publishing in AAA's three journals

Participate in our online community, Anatomy Network, where you'll share approaches to teaching, compare research techniques, and find solutions to common problems

Volunteer to serve on committees, task forces, and micro opportunities while honing your leadership skills and meeting new professionals

Expand Your Knowledge

Experience high-quality education and scientific sessions and receive members-only pricing for meetings

Boost your scientific knowledge through webinars that address gaps in graduate education and research training

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"When you look at the previous winners of the Early-Career Investigator awards you see that many of them went on to have impactful careers of their own. Winning this AAA award gave me the validation that hopefully I can be among some of these great people."

Monther Abu-Remaileh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Stanford University, Member since 2023

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