The academy has stated aims which relate to the advancement of medical education for the public benefit.
[1] This includes developing a transparent career structure for specialist medical educators.
[2] The academy funds some research, including gathering evidence in support of their policies.
The General Medical Council (GMC) have adopted the AoME's "Framework for Supervisors" (2010), as the framework for the criteria which all trainers in recognised roles will be expected to provide evidence of their ongoing professional development against.
[7] Members are entitled to use the post nominals MAcadMEd and fellows may use FAcadMEd.