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About the American Institute of Medical Education (AIMED)

The American Institute of Medical Education (AIMED) is a nonprofit continuing medical education (CME) organization founded in 1982. AIMED’s mission is to provide high- quality, evidence-based continuing education to physicians, mental health professionals, and the broader medical community. AIMED is committed to making continuing education affordable and accessible to all healthcare providers, regardless of practice setting or resources.

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What We Do

AIMED’s educational programming integrates contemporary psychological theory, neuroscience, evidence-based practice (EBP) modalities, creativity, and resilience. Programs are delivered through lectures and small-group discussion formats designed to support the application and integration of psychological theories and treatment modalities in clinical settings. All content is developed in alignment with current research and clinical expertise, with the goal of improving patient care and clinical outcomes. Over the past decade, AIMED has expanded its educational focus to include the psychology of resilience and professional burnout, topics that directly affect healthcare providers and their patients, and that carry measurable implications for the quality and sustainability of care. AIMED’s commitment to affordability ensures that these critical topics remain within reach for the full spectrum of the medical and mental health community.

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Our Programs

Creativity and Madness® is AIMED’s flagship continuing education conference series, offered in live and online formats. Since 1982, Creativity and Madness® has brought together clinicians, educators, and creative professionals to explore the intersection of the arts, humanities, neuroscience, and mental health.

Accreditation

AIMED is accredited to provide continuing education for physicians, psychologists, social workers, licensed counselors, and other licensed healthcare professionals through the following bodies:

• Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)

Our History

AIMED was founded in 1982 with a commitment to advancing the education of medical and mental health professionals through innovative, interdisciplinary programming. For more than four decades, AIMED has produced continuing education experiences that bridge clinical science, the humanities, and the creative arts, reaching thousands of practitioners across the United States and internationally.

Contact AIMED

American Institute of Medical Education (AIMED)
Phone: 208-993-4477
Email: info@creativityandmadness.com
Website: creativityandmadness.com

Creativity and Madness® is a program of the American Institute of Medical Education (AIMED), a nonprofit continuing medical education (CME) organization founded in 1982. AIMED is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible continuing education to physicians, mental health professionals, and the broader medical community.