1940 to 1960

1942
The AMA Council on Medical Education and the Association of American Medical Colleges establish the Liaison Committee on Medical Education to accredit programs leading to the MD degree

1943
AMA opens office in Washington, DC

1951
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals is formed by AMA, the American College of Surgeons, American College of Physicians, American Hospital Association and the Canadian Medical Association

AMA Educational Foundation established to help medical schools meet expenses and to help medical students

1954
AMA recommends equipping all automobiles with safety belts

1956
AMA declares alcoholism an illness

1958
American Medical Association News begins publication

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