and a physician resident. The MR5 Committee also reached out to subcommittees of experts in fields such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology. The Association maintains a “What’s on the MCAT Exam?” webpage that includes a comprehensive list of all tested topics. They also offer a Fee Assistance Program for test takers who require financial aid in order to take the MCAT. American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Led by the AAMC, the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) administers and processes medical school applications. Most U.S. medical schools participate in the AMCAS. AMCAS was first used by applicants to medical schools in 1969. Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) The AAMC developed the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to allow final-year medical school students and graduates to apply electronically for residency positions. The service was established in 1996. Resources and Data The Association conducts studies, research, and publications on medical education, health care, and biomedical research and provides publications and forums to support medical education and educational health programs. The Association is also responsible for a number of publications, including: The State Physician Workforce Data Report: published annually. The report looks at physician supply, medical students, and graduate medical education residents in each state. It also provides data on the breakdown of physicians by specialty and training location. The Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR): this publication includes a description of each medical school, and the median overall and science GPAs and MCATs of the first year class The Medical School Enrollment Survey: published annually The Report on Medical School Faculty Salaries: provides summary tables with average compensation and percentile statistics by rank and department for basic and clinical science faculty. Additional tables summarize the data by type of school and region. The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: projections from 2017 to 2032 The AAMC published a three-part report on conflicts of interest in research and medical education settings. The final report was titled “In the Interest of Patients: Recommendations for Physician Financial Relationships and Clinical Decision Making,” and was released in 2010. The AAMC publishes the peer-reviewed journal Academic Medicine. Past papers of the association are held at the National Library of Medicine. See also Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education American Medical Association Liaison Committee on Medical Education References External links Official website Medical associations based in the United States Medical education in the United States Medical education in