AAAM has demonstrated the capacity to deliver specialized courses and seminars on relevant and timely issues in the field, which has helped to solidly establish credibility as a professional, scientific organization. AAAM enjoys increasing recognition among other professional organizations , and is beginning to develop an international presence. The need to foster new, young talent in the field so that automotive medicine does not become a one or two generation subject. The need for training and standardized protocols for injury data collection will likely continue to grow, offering a role for AAAM in meeting those needs. The growing body of knowledge on biomechanics, and evolving technical developments in the field offer the potential for increased demand for AAAM's seminars and products, and opportunities for further liaison with other professional organizations .
Growth raises other issues for organizational consideration as well.
With increasing capability comes increased urgency to examine the scope of activities and role of the organization in the automotive medicine arena, as well as its role in continuing to fulfill its obligation to the membership. A number of questions and considerations will occupy the leadership of AAAM over the next year as plans for the future evolve. AAAM is currently developing training standards for a teaching faculty for injury scaling courses . Another area of consideration is training standards for medical examiners who perform physical examinations of commercial motor vehicle drivers. Standards related to head injury protection and pedestrian protection are areas which also require further evaluation.