The American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA) aims to advance the science and art of clinical anatomy. It encourages research and publication in the field and maintains high standards in the teaching of anatomy. Clinical anatomy is defined as anatomy in all its aspects - gross, histologic, developmental and neurologic as applied to clinical practice, the application of anatomic principles to the solution of clinical problems and/or the application of clinical observations to expand anatomic knowledge. AACA's official journal, Clinical Anatomy

Clinical Anatomy

Clinical Anatomy is a peer-reviewed medical journal that covers anatomy in all its aspects—gross, histologic, developmental, and neurologic—as applied to medical practice...

, is also the official journal of the British Association of Clinical Anatomists

British Association of Clinical Anatomists

The British Association of Clinical Anatomists is an organization, in the United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing the study of and research into clinical anatomy for the public benefit.-Function:...

, the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa, and the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists.

Typical membership, regular or associate (student/intern) in the Association comprises individuals from various backgrounds
who have produced a record of research, clinical practice, clinical research, teaching in accredited Colleges and Universities,
administrative or other experience in the field.

Many of the primary educators of medical students in their first year of medical school

Medical school

A medical school is a tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches medicine. Degree programs offered at medical schools often include Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Bachelor/Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, master's degree, or other post-secondary...

are AACA members.