The AAMC ensures high ethical standards for admission to and enrollment in medical schools. Accordingly, if you are an applicant to medical school, you must provide complete, current, and accurate information throughout the admission processes.
The AAMC investigates any alleged falsification, omission, or discrepancy in application materials and any irregular behavior exhibited and reported during the application process. If a potential case is identified, you will be notified and asked to provide relevant information. If the investigation confirms incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate information, the AAMC will issue a report.
Before the issuance of a final report, the AAMC offers you the option, and reserves the right, to request arbitration for the following reasons: (1) you conclude that the draft report unfairly characterizes the matter under investigation, or (2) the parties cannot reach an agreement on the content and language of the report.
You will be provided with a draft investigation report to review and an opportunity to respond before the final report is issued. If, in your response, you conclude that the draft report unfairly characterizes the matter under investigation, or if agreement between the parties on the content and language of the report cannot be reached, you may request arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted through written submission to the American Arbitration Association in Washington, D.C. The sole issue for arbitration shall be whether the AAMC acted reasonably and in good faith in making its decision.
For more information, refer to the Policies and Procedures for Investigating Reported Violations of Admission and Enrollment Standards.