AAMC Health and Safety Protocol
May 2024
The AAMC continues to support vaccination for all as a way to reduce the severity of COVID-19 infection and continues to believe high-quality, well-fitting masks are effective in reducing infection. While we will continue to encourage attendees to be vaccinated, there are likely to be gatherings associated with this meeting with people who may not have been vaccinated and we recognize that mask wearing is now optional. Moreover, there have been reported instances of transmission of the COVID-19 virus even among vaccinated people who are not wearing masks (for example, while eating and drinking.) For this reason, attendees should consider and determine for themselves whether they are comfortable with the risks associated with different events (e.g., indoor vs. outdoor, masked vs. unmasked, AAMC-controlled vs. public space).
Please note that traveling to and attending a large gathering or event includes the possibility of being exposed to COVID-19, RSV, influenza and other respiratory illnesses. If you are experiencing any symptoms of a respiratory virus infection, please refrain from attending the meeting until 24 hours, if your symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication. If you return to the meeting while your symptoms continue to improve, please wear a well-fitting mask around participants which the AAMC will have available for use.
Health and safety measures for in-person AAMC meetings and events are subject to change and updates will be reflected on this page.