The Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
The Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) is a global multi-disciplinary professional organization dedicated to saving lives and eliminating road traffic injuries through scientific research, authoritative educational programs, and public policy recommendations.
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Monthly Research Spotlight
In recognition of the contributions made to the field of automotive medicine, AAAM proudly spotlights innovative research published by our community and beyond. This month, we’re highlighting an article on youth road safety:
Tylko, S., Locey, C. M., Garcia-Espana, J. F., Arbogast, K. B., & Maltese, M. R. (2013). Comparative Performance of Rear Facing Child Restraint Systems on the CMVSS 213 Bench and Vehicle Seats. Annals of advances in automotive medicine. Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine. Annual Scientific Conference, 57, 311–328.
AAAM Educational Opportunities
See all of the available AIS Classes available here
- July AIS08 Daytime Online class now open.
- Check the class page often for new class offerings, classes fill up fast!
- Have a Webinar idea? Submit a proposal for an AAAM Webinar today
AAAM AIS Faculty Release Article in Trauma System News
Check out this great article just released in Trauma System News written by AAAM AIS faculty members Kathy Cookman and Amy Brammer, along with fellow CAISS specialist Jessica Pemberton: “Trauma Registry Q&A: “What is the difference between ISS, NISS and TRISS?”
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Announcing AIS 2015 Now Available
The latest update to the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) is now available. Order your dictionary today, find the latest course, or view the major changes made in this latest release.
people were injured in motor vehicle crashes
2.3M
people were injured in motor vehicle crashes
Deaths as a result of road traffic crashes
1.24M
Deaths as a result of road traffic crashes
%
World population that has adequate road safety law
7%
World population that has adequate road safety law
%
percent of all fatal crashes in 2013 involving alcohol-impaired driving
30%
percent of all fatal crashes in 2013 involving alcohol-impaired driving