Association For The Behavioral Sciences And Medical Education

Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education (ABSM) is a professional organization dedicated to the integration of the behavioral sciences and medical education. The association was established with the aim of promoting the application of behavioral sciences in medical education and practice, and to foster the professional development of its members.

History[edit | edit source]

The Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education was founded in the late 20th century, in response to the growing recognition of the importance of the behavioral sciences in medical education. The founders of the association believed that a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior could significantly enhance the quality of medical education and practice.

Mission and Goals[edit | edit source]

The mission of the ABSM is to promote the integration of the behavioral sciences with medical education. The association aims to achieve this by fostering the professional development of its members, promoting research and scholarship in the behavioral sciences, and advocating for the inclusion of behavioral science content in medical curricula.

The goals of the ABSM include:

Promoting the application of behavioral sciences in medical education and practice
Fostering the professional development of its members
Advocating for the inclusion of behavioral science content in medical curricula
Promoting research and scholarship in the behavioral sciences

Membership[edit | edit source]

Membership in the ABSM is open to individuals who are interested in the integration of the behavioral sciences and medical education. This includes, but is not limited to, medical educators, behavioral scientists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Activities[edit | edit source]

The ABSM organizes a variety of activities to promote its mission and goals. These include annual conferences, workshops, and seminars, as well as the publication of a peer-reviewed journal, the Journal of Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education.