Dear AAAM Members, It is a privilege to serve as President of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) during such an important period for our field. Around the world, road trauma remains a major public health challenge, and the work of AAAM’s...
AAAM is excited to announce the launch of a new and enhanced digital experience, including a dedicated website for the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and a full redesign of AAAM’s main website. These updates are designed to better serve AAAM’s global community by improving...
AAAM is proud to welcome and congratulate the newly appointed board members and vice chairs of several AAAM Committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) . These individuals will play a vital role in advancing AAAM’s mission and supporting our global community of...
Mark your calendars for AAAM’s 70th Annual Scientific Conference , taking place October 20–23, 2026, at the Costa Rica Marriott | Hotel Hacienda Belen in La Ribera de Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica. This milestone event will bring together leading researchers, clinicians,...
2025 was a strong year for AAAM’s webinar series . We hosted five highly rated online webinars, the most popular of which reached more than 300 registrants. AAAM’s Scientific Program Committee’s Education Program Subcommittee hosted these interactive and educational events for both...
Meet James Fell, AAAM member and Senior Research Consultant at James C Fell Consulting LLC. Get to know James in his own words. How long have you been a member of AAAM? I’ve been a member since 1970, so more than 55 years. What inspired...
Meet Donna Nayduch . Donna is a Trauma Program Director for Samstaff . How long have you been using AIS? I’ve been using AIS since 1987. What inspired you to obtain CAISS credentials? As AIS faculty since 2000, earning...
While these are not events or conferences with any direct affiliation with AAAM, we implore all members and peers to connect to improve the future of road traffic safety. May 2026 28th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles — May 12...
Meet Kristofer Kusano, AAAM member and Staff Safety Researcher at Waymo. Get to know Kristopher in his own words. How long have you been a member of AAAM? At least 9 years? I was a student member, I think from 2010 to 2015, then a professional from 2021 to present. What...
Multi-vehicle pileups are difficult to analyze. Forensic crash investigation can only study the aftermath of these deadly incidents by picking through the debris left behind. Investigators rarely get to see exactly how the crash unfolded, as each of these highway accidents is unique. In a...