International Association of Medical Science Educators

What International Association of Medical Science Educators does

The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is a nonprofit professional development society serving health professions educators globally from an administrative base in Huntington, West Virginia (outsourced to JulNet Solutions LLC). Founded in 1997 by Roger Koment, PhD, the organization promotes excellence in teaching, student assessment, program evaluation, instructional technology, human simulation, and learner-centered education across basic science, clinical, administrative, and student member segments. Membership spans 25+ countries, anchored by an annual in-person conference (30th edition in 2026 in Augusta, Georgia; 31st in Bellevue, Washington in 2027), a Virtual Forum in its fifth year, and three seasonal Webcast Audio Seminar series delivered via Zoom.

The core product portfolio includes the Medical Science Educator peer-reviewed journal (published by Springer, successor to JIAMSE), the IAMSE Manuals series (how-to guides on active learning, team-based learning, rubrics, mentoring, case-based collaborative learning), the Foundations of Health Professions Education Course, the Medical Educator Fellowship Program, the IM-REACH Mentoring Program, and an AI in Health Professions Education Course. Additional offerings include the IAMSE-ScholarRx Student Educational Research Grants (up to $2,500 to four recipients), travel awards ($1,500), conference presentation awards, lifetime achievement recognition (Finnerty Award), and Communities of Growth affinity groups (AI, CORE, Nutrition and Health Promotion, LGBTQ+ in Medical Education, Black Medical Educators).

IAMSE operates a community-led, event-driven go-to-market model. Revenue is generated through tiered membership dues (basic science, clinical, administrator, student), conference registration fees ($575-$725 depending on member status and timing), publication royalties via Springer, and registration fees for virtual forums and WAS series. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with no parent company, no public listing, and headcount of 1-10 employees via its administrative services partner. Distribution is digital-direct (website iamse.org) supplemented by Springer for academic publishing, with the organization describing itself as a global society rather than a regionally bounded entity.

Name

International Association of Medical Science Educators

Legal name

International Association of Medical Science Educators

Website

https://iamse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAMSE is a nonprofit professional development society serving health professions educators globally through membership, peer-reviewed publications, annual conferences, virtual forums, and training programs across basic science, clinical, and administrative segments.

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Product category

Professional Medical Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Keywords

• Medical education
• Health professions education
• Professional development society
• Educator conferences
• Academic publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: IAMSE generates revenue through membership fees, with tiered pricing for different member categories including basic science educators, clinical educators, administrators, and students. Members receive access to publications, webinars, conferences, and other resources at discounted rates.
2. Annual Conference Registration: Revenue from conference registration fees, with member and non-member pricing tiers. The 30th Annual Conference was held June 6-9, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia, USA, with registration closing May 15, 2026. Early bird and standard rates apply.
3. Publications and Manuals: IAMSE publishes the Medical Science Educator journal (successor to JIAMSE, published by Springer) and sells educational manuals through Springer's platform. Members receive discounted electronic access to manuals.
4. Virtual Forum and Webcast Seminars: Revenue generated through registration for virtual forums and webcast audio seminar series, with free access to archives for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IAMSE is a nonprofit professional development society that serves health professions educators through membership-based programs. The organization delivers a portfolio of educational products and services including a peer-reviewed journal (Medical Science Educator), manuals publication series, virtual and in-person conferences, webcast audio seminar series, fellowship and mentoring programs, and topical courses such as Foundations of Health Professions Education and AI in Health Professions Education.

Product overview

IAMSE is a nonprofit professional development society for health professions educators offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and programs. The core offerings include the Medical Science Educator peer-reviewed journal (published by Springer), the IAMSE Manuals publication series, and the Foundations of Health Professions Education Course. Professional development programs include the Medical Educator Fellowship Program, IM-REACH Mentoring Program, AI in Health Professions Education Course, and various grant programs. Events include the Annual Conference, Virtual Forum, and Webcast Audio Seminar (WAS) Series. The organization also facilitates Communities of Growth (CoG) for peer networking and collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Science Educator Journal Peer-reviewed journal of IAMSE, successor to JIAMSE, publishing scholarly articles, opinions, and resources on teaching sciences fundamental to modern medicine and health. Published through Springer.
• IAMSE Manuals A publication series offering how-to guides on medical education topics including Active Learning Manual, Team-Based Learning Guide, Rubrics Manual, Mentoring Manual, Case-Based Collaborative Learning Guide, and Best Practices guides. Distributed through Springer as eBooks and hardcopy.
• Foundations of Health Professions Education Course Introductory course in educational principles, formerly known as Essential Skills in Medical Education (ESME), providing foundational training in health professions education for educators.
• Medical Educator Fellowship Program Structured professional development program designed to develop well-rounded medical educators through guided curriculum and mentorship.
• IM-REACH Mentoring Program Scholarly professional development program preparing participants for diverse roles as leaders of mentoring programs and mentors supporting mentees in career paths and academic pursuits.
• AI in Health Professions Education Course Course focused on artificial intelligence applications and implications in health professions education.
• IAMSE-ScholarRx Student Educational Research Grant Grant program providing up to $2,500 for up to four students per cycle to promote innovative student educational research and scholarship.
• IAMSE Annual Conference Annual in-person conference offering faculty development, networking, workshops, focus sessions, oral and poster presentations for health professions educators. The 30th Annual Conference was held June 6-9, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. The 2027 conference will be held June 5-8 in Bellevue, Washington.
• IAMSE Virtual Forum Entirely virtual synchronous event offering faculty and student development and networking opportunities. The 2026 Virtual Forum is scheduled for October 20-22, 2026 (fifth annual).
• Webcast Audio Seminar (WAS) Series Three annual webinar series (Winter, Spring, Fall) providing professional development for health professions educators through expert presentations on current educational topics. Delivered via Zoom webinar technology.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Springer PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpringer serves as the publishing partner for IAMSE's Medical Science Educator journal and IAMSE Manuals publications. This partnership ensures professional peer-review, broad distribution, and academic credibility for the association's scholarly outputs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• MedEdPORTAL (AAMC): MedEdPORTAL is AAMC's peer-reviewed publication and teaching resource platform for medical educators. It overlaps IAMSE's Medical Science Educator journal in scholarly publishing and is a comparable destination for educator-authored teaching materials.
• Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA): AΩA is a national medical honor society supporting academic excellence, medical education scholarship, and faculty recognition. It is adjacent rather than directly competitive with IAMSE but shares the medical educator audience.

Direct peers

• Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE): AMEE is an international association for health professions educators offering conferences, publications (Medical Teacher), and faculty development programs. It is the closest direct peer to IAMSE in mission, member base, and product mix, with global rather than U.S.-centric reach.
• Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER): FAIMER is a nonprofit foundation focused on international medical education research and faculty development. It overlaps IAMSE in mission, including health professions education scholarship and educator training programs.
• Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME): ASME is a UK-based charitable organization for medical educators offering publications, conferences, and grants similar to IAMSE. It serves an overlapping audience of health professions education researchers and faculty, making it a close peer in mission and structure.

Emerging players

• ScholarRx: ScholarRx is a medical curriculum development company that co-sponsors IAMSE's Curriculum Development Grants. It sits in the broader health professions education ecosystem and collaborates directly with IAMSE on educator-facing content.
• National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME): NBOME supports osteopathic medical education through assessment and faculty development resources, with partial overlap with IAMSE on clinical teaching and curriculum design within the osteopathic medical education niche.

Broad incumbents

• National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME): NBME develops assessments and supports medical educators through faculty development resources and assessment-focused scholarship. It is broader (assessment-centric) but collaborates with associations like IAMSE on educator-facing content.
• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC): AAMC is the largest U.S. medical education association, serving academic medicine institutions and faculty through conferences, publications, and curriculum resources. It is broader in scope than IAMSE but overlaps significantly on medical educator professional development and academic conferences.
• Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME): ACGME accredits residency programs and supports medical educators through specialty-specific resources and faculty development. While more regulatory in scope, it overlaps IAMSE on educator training, curriculum design, and clinical teaching expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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