AAMI is a diverse community of more than 10,000 professionals united by one mission—the development, management, and use of safe and effective health technologyAAMI is a diverse community of more than 10,000 professionals united by one important mission — advancing safety in medical technology.

Core values

- **Increased Enrollment and Retention**: AAMI has led to a 24.5% increase in the enrollment of African-American males in the University System of Georgia between 2002 and 2007, and improved retention rates for these students[1][4].
- **Closing Enrollment Gaps**: The initiative has helped close the gap between African-American male and female enrollment growth rates[1].
- **Academic and Support Services**: AAMI provides academic skills enrichment, student support services, adult and peer mentoring, and leadership development, all of which contribute to better academic outcomes and personal development[4].
- **Economic and Social Impact**: The program addresses economic viability by preparing more African-American males for the global marketplace, which has broader societal and economic benefits[1].