Public Relations Plan for the Association of American Medical CollegesIntroducing the Association of American Medical CollegesHeadquartered in Washington, DC, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) was founded in 1876. AAMC is a nonprofit organization that serves the public interest of representing accredited medical schools, teaching hospitals and health systems. A nonprofit organization is a tax-exempt organization that serves the public in a charitable or educational way. The AAMC also has business relationships with Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and other academic and scientific societies. AAMC administers the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), a standardized exam used to determine the standards of a student who is seeking or studying the practice of medicine. Most medical schools in the United States and Canada require applicants to take this exam and submit scores. The MCAT exam covers science knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, and scientific concepts and principles. The Mission of the AAMC The mission of the Association of American Medical Colleges is to improve the health of all people. AAMC offers numerous programs and services by supporting a variety of teaching, research and patient care activities and other educational support through members of their institutions. AAMC leads the change in staying abreast of healthcare needs to ensure that members in the medical field are educated about the services they provide to others. They offer quality education and a commitment to improving health and healthcare. The purpose of AAMCM medical schools and hospital leaders, educators, providers and researchers operate in a more challenging environment... middle of paper... ....all employees before they are considered correct to submit to accounting systems. All transactions will require a series of reviews and double approval before final approval. Summary Ms. Ephonia Green's actions created a financial setback for the Association of American Medical Colleges, but it has been determined that Ms. Green did not embezzle money obtained through federal funding or other grants. Ms. Green's actions were notable and the AAMC expects to fully recover from this incident. As part of her plea agreement, Ms. Green was ordered to forfeit all of her property, including her home, the sale of her business, the condominium, her vehicle and her 401k. Sentencing is scheduled for February 28, 2014 and Ms. Green faces up to 20 years in prison, however under the sentencing guidelines for the plea; could be reduced to 4 years.