AAMI Advancing safety in health technology

AAMI is a diverse community of more than 10,000 professionals united by one important mission—supporting the healthcare community in the development, management, and use of safe and effective health technology. AAMI is the primary source of consensus standards, both national and international, for the medical device industry, as well as practical information, support, and guidance for health technology and sterilization professionals.

A Small Gift. A Big Impact. Give $25 Today!As we close out 2025, please consider making a modest $25 gift to the AAMI Fo...
12/15/2025

A Small Gift. A Big Impact. Give $25 Today!

As we close out 2025, please consider making a modest $25 gift to the AAMI Foundation.

Your support advances education, scholarships, research, and patient safety, all of which contribute to the development of healthcare technology management, sterility assurance, and related areas.

Give $25 today: https://secure.everyaction.com/jsmLt-OBSEOyrL4ubZArYw2

12/15/2025

This April 14-17, get up close and personal with industry heavy hitters – both the companies and the organizations that set their standards -- at neXus 2026.

Strike while the iron’s hot and register today for $300 off until February 27. Register as a group of 5 or more and get an additional $200 off!

Meet the leaders of today. Become a leader of tomorrow. All at Nexus 2026.

To register: https://tinyurl.com/3y7dmdv2

12/15/2025

Hiring... but looking for the right group of candidates?

The AAMI eXchange Career Fair in Denver, Colorado is the place to promote your company and connect with hundreds of qualified professionals at the same time!

Secure one of our limited tabletop exhibits and get your brand in front of the leaders, innovators, and up-and-coming stars of the health technology community.

We’ll also feature you in e-mail and social media promotions and put your company logo on our career fair page!

The eXchange Career Fair runs May 30-31, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Sign up by filling out this form: https://tinyurl.com/277brchs

The AAMI Foundation Dr. Michael Scholla Packaging Engineer Scholarship is now accepting applications for 2026! We’re awa...
12/15/2025

The AAMI Foundation Dr. Michael Scholla Packaging Engineer Scholarship is now accepting applications for 2026!

We’re awarding $3,000 to students and professionals in the medical device or pharmaceutical packaging design or engineering fields.

Learn more and ppply HERE by February 15, 2025: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Scholla2026

Winners get notified March 15.

12/12/2025

AAMI’s Quality Systems Foundation course walks you through the basics of medical devices and the FDA’s quality system requirements!

This virtual, two-day program runs January 21-22, 2026, 11:00am-3:00pm EST.

Learn the fundamentals of FDA’s Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485:2016, which will be incorporated into the upcoming Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR).

👉 Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/58r723sx

We’re honoring up to five leaders who have shaped the future of standards! Applications are now open for the AAMI Standa...
12/11/2025

We’re honoring up to five leaders who have shaped the future of standards!

Applications are now open for the AAMI Standards Developer Award.

We're recognizing major contributions to the development or revision
of AAMI, ISO, or IEC standards administered through AAMI committees.

Eligible nominees have served on national or international committees for
at least five years and demonstrated exceptional leadership or service.

Both self-nominations and nominations by others are welcome, with submissions
evaluated by the AAMI Standards Board against established scoring criteria.

If you know someone whose dedication has advanced standards development
and elevated the profession, now is the time to submit a nomination.

Submit your nominations HERE before January 15: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDA2026

12/11/2025

AAMI’s Industrial Sterilization for Medical Devices course covers sterilization technologies, FDA requirements and key standards for sterilization validation and product release.

It’s a 4-day virtual experience running January 27–30, 2026, from 9:00am–6:00pm EST.

💡 Key takeaways:

🧪 Master Core Sterilization Methods

⚙️ Design Effective Validation Processes

📈 Apply FDA & ISO Requirements

🚀 Strengthen Product Quality & Safety

👉 Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/38fbwser

12/11/2025

If you’re feeling the pressure of compliance... take control with AAMI’s Mastering HTM Accreditation Compliance course!

It’s a virtual training on January 27 & 29, 2026 from 1:00–3:00 PM EST via Zoom.

Learn the latest updates from The Joint Commission’s new Standards overhaul, designed to reduce regulatory burden and better align with CMS.

It’s ideal for HTM leaders, hospital regulatory professionals, and healthcare executives overseeing Clinical/Biomedical Engineering teams.

Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/yndbt98r

12/10/2025

We're offering a 3-day Design Control course!

We’ll cover design control requirements under FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485:2016, and the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP).

📅 When: Three full days (9:00am–6:00pm EST) February 11-13, 2026
🎓 With: Experts from industry and the FDA who take part in the entire course

You’ll learn how to:

Check if your design control system meets FDA and ISO requirements

Spot gaps or issues in your process

Make the improvements needed to stay compliant

If you’re in regulatory affairs, quality, engineering, manufacturing, or R&D, this course will help you build confidence and skill in managing design control requirements.

👉 Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/2s35ms4m

Are you or a colleague a major changemaker in healthcare?  Apply or nominate for the AAMI Foundation’s Laufman-Greatbatc...
12/10/2025

Are you or a colleague a major changemaker in healthcare? Apply or nominate for the AAMI Foundation’s Laufman-Greatbatch Transformational Impact Award until January 15, 2026!

This honor recognizes individuals or groups whose work has made unique,
lasting contributions to healthcare technology and patient safety.

Named for Harold Laufman, MD, and Wilson Greatbatch, PhD, the award
celebrates leaders whose impact extends far beyond technical achievement.

Eligible contributions include advancing systems or standards with direct
impact on patient care, demonstrating long-term, transformational innovation.

Nominations require a completed form, cover letter, nominee CV or LinkedIn
profile, and at least one recent letter of recommendation.

Let’s celebrate the next generation of healthcare thought leaders together.

Apply for this and other awards here: https://aami.org/awards/

12/09/2025

AAMI is proud to co-host the 2026 Dental Fix Summit as part of AAMI eXchange 2026! Join us in Denver to network, learn, and experience the intertwined future of dental and healthcare technology. Here’s Jinesh Patel from Uptime Health with more details:

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