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Join us at AAAM's 67th Annual Conference for sessions and presentations on groundbreaking research in road safety science and engineering. We're proud to introduce our two keynote speakers, Dr. Mary Pat Mckay and Dr. Trent Victor, who will be presenting on Wednesday...

Dear colleagues, It is amazing how fast time goes by! This is my last message as President of AAAM, as I will pass along the presidency to Dr. Federico Vaca during the upcoming 67th AAAM Conference in Indianapolis. Without any doubt, I have enjoyed this time very...

In celebration of Child Passenger Safety Week, Consumer Reports (CR) has taken a significant step by making their comprehensive car seat ratings—covering categories such as infant, convertible, all-in-one, harness-to-booster, and booster seats—accessible to the public...

Scientific research is integral to AAAM's mission of eliminating road traffic injuries worldwide, and a major part of AAAM's success is that its membership is comprised of researchers and advocates from across a multitude of academic disciplines. While the annual...

How long have you been using AIS? I have been using AIS since 2017 when I began my journey as a Trauma Registrar. CAISS certified for five years. What inspired you to obtain CAISS credentials? As a trauma registry professional, I wanted to showcase my knowledge,...

Dear Colleagues, It might seem that the times between conferences is a slow time within our organization but I admit that one of the privileges of serving as President is that you get to see all the action that happens behind the curtain. The Scientific Program...

Dear Colleagues, How much we needed an in-person conference! Those of you that were fortunate enough to attend probably enjoyed, as much as I did, the quality of the presentations during the Student Symposium and the Conference, in addition to the two excellent...

How long have you been a member of AAAM? I presented as a student at my first AAAM conference in 2010 and have been a continuous member since 2015. What inspired you to join AAAM? It was such a great opportunity to meet all the people whose papers I had been reading –...

How long have you been using AIS? I have been doing AIS coding for 19 years! I attended my first AIS 1998 course in 2003 in Nashville, TN the day after my first ACS Consultative visit! What inspired you to obtain CAISS credentials? Obtaining my CAISS credentials was a...

How long have you been a member of AAAM? 7 years What inspired you to join AAAM? The impact of its work on global traffic safety and the nice annual conference. What are your main areas of interest in the field of Automotive Medicine? Safety, safety, and safety. What...

Dear Colleagues, The 66th Annual Scientific Conference of AAAM is fast approaching. With the title “Safety for All” I hope that after this long time with travel restrictions, we all see each other at our Annual Conference. In my mind, the Annual Conference together...

How long have you been using AIS? I have been using AIS since 2007 when I joined the Trauma Services Department at a Level One Trauma Center. I had been working as a bedside nurse in the ICU when I met the Trauma Program Manager at my hospital and she encouraged me to...

How long have you been a member of AAAM? I submitted my first co-authorship in a paper at AAAM’s annual meeting in 2008, at the beginning of my academic career. However, I first attended the AAAM annual event in 2016. What inspired you to join AAAM? My colleagues and...

Dear colleagues, It is sad that as we are seeing the end of a pandemic that has shaped our world in a completely different way than anyone could have expected, new conflicts and wars with dramatic international implications are developing in other parts of the world....

AAAM capped off an excellent year at our 65th Annual Scientific Conference, “Leading the Race.” The Scientific Program Committee (SPC) planned an amazing conference that included an array of papers, short communications, and posters, as well as an entire day of...