AAI-Recommended Immunology Content Learning Objectives for Undergraduate Medical Education in the U.S.A 2223333

A Aimee Bernard (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) J Justin Andrews (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) T Timothy Bauler (Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine) A Andrea Bottaro (Cooper Medical School of Rowan University) J Jennifer Grier (University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville) P Pooja Jain V Vijaya Knight (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) M Michelle Swanson-Mungerson (Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine) S Scott Thompson (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) Y Yuan Zhao N Nicholas Pullen (University of Northern Colorado)

Abstract

Abstract Introduction The Medical Immunology Curriculum Task Force, sponsored by the AAI Education Committee, formed in late 2023 to study and establish AAI-endorsed recommendations for the immunology taught in U.S. medical schools. Methods An initial research survey was developed asking medical educators to report structural data about when and how immunology is taught, and what major themes are taught in their respective institutions. The results from that survey were presented at Immunology 2025 alongside a dedicated workshop session to further iterate recommended content coverage. The Task Force then developed foundational topics, learning objectives (LOs), and associated clinical correlations based on survey 1 and workshop feedback in 2025. A second survey about the topics and LOs was distributed to representatives of all medical schools in the USA with enrolled students in September 2025. Results This presentation will provide the key highlights about the structure and analysis of results of the second survey, with the goal of developing further community-based responses. Feedback will be incorporated into a final recommendation submitted to AAI Council and for peer review. Conclusion Audience members will have the opportunity to provide feedback at the meeting (via QR code) as well as implement the content recommendations as they see fit. Any participant — past via survey and at the meeting — will have the opportunity for acknowledgment in the final publication of the AAI Medical Immunology Content Recommendations. Funding Source n/a Topic Categories Immunology Education and Communication (EDU)

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 215, Issue Supplement_1
Published August 01, 2026
ISSN 0022-1767
Publisher American Association of Immunologists

Authors (11)

A

Aimee Bernard

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

J

Justin Andrews

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

T

Timothy Bauler

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

A

Andrea Bottaro

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

J

Jennifer Grier

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

P

Pooja Jain

V

Vijaya Knight

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

M

Michelle Swanson-Mungerson

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

S

Scott Thompson

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Y

Yuan Zhao

N

Nicholas Pullen

University of Northern Colorado