AMSUS, the Society of the Federal Health Agencies, was founded in 1891 and chartered by Congress in 1903. The name of this organization, the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, is historically significant but the literal wording of its title does not cover its current full mission of advancing all aspects of federal medicine. It was originally a membership organization for surgeons and physicians. However, AMSUS is now comprised of professionals serving in the full spectrum of healthcare disciplines in the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Public Health Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, US Army Reserve, US Navy Reserve, US Air Force Reserve, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and the Coast Guard. More than 9,000 members count on AMSUS to provide them with up-to-date information and services.
Each fall AMSUS holds their Annual Meeting, a major educational conference for members and others interested in the medical and health related activities of the military and federal health agencies. In addition to U.S. participants, the Annual Meeting is attended by international delegates from around the globe. The senior executives from the military and federal health agencies support and attend this conference.
A significant AMSUS member benefit is a subscription to Military Medicine, the Association’s official monthly journal featuring peer-reviewed scientific papers, case reports, and editorials, including international submissions. First published in 1892 as The Military Surgeon, Military Medicine is a valuable educational and informational resource for AMSUS members as well as other federal health professionals.
AMSUS Mission Statement
AMSUS advances the knowledge of federal healthcare and increases the effectiveness and efficiency of its membership by mutual association and by the consideration of matters pertaining to constituent services both in peace and war. AMSUS is dedicated to the fulfillment of the following purposes:
- Improve the effectiveness, cohesiveness and esprit de corps of the federal healthcare services.
- Improve healthcare by providing a forum for discussion of ideas and problems whether on a local, national, or international level and by providing continuing education for its members.
- Contribute to the improvement of healthcare in the nation through policy study and recommendations.
- Represent the Association to the Executive and Legislative Branches, to national professional organizations and to the public.
AMSUS Vision Statement
AMSUS is the premier association supporting and representing military and other federal healthcare professionals.