MELS The Association of Medical Education Learning Specialists

Upcoming Events

10th Annual Meeting of AMELS

This event is intended to support Learning Specialists at all stages - those just beginning and those who have been offering ...

Association of Medical Education Learning Specialists (AMELS)

MELS will foster a community of professionals by providing a forum for discussing best practices and concerns relating to academic support in medical and health professions schools. This mission is accomplished through communication, cooperation, and shared respect among its members by:

  • Enhancing the professional development of MELS members.
  • Providing service to the profession, i.e., assisting individual members and institutions by providing consultation and programs for professional development.
  • Advancing research and understanding, promoting innovation and evidence-based principles of practice.
  • Promoting formal and informal relationships and communication among MELS members.


Recent News

NBME INSIGHTS Now Available for Institutions

INSIGHTS brings critical student assessment data from NBME together in one easy-to-access tool, making it easier and faster t...

Updated Timeline for USMLE’s Designated Testing Dates: Transition Will Take Place in January 2029

After careful consideration of the response from the medical education community through various engagement sessions, the Uni...

USMLE to Transition to Limited Testing Dates Each Year

The United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE ®) program will reduce the number of Step exam administra...