| PAME | preanesthesia medical examination; primary amebic meningoencephalitis |
|---|---|
| USMLE | United States Medical Licensing Examination |
| VQE | visa qualifying examination [for foreign medical graduates] |
| AAMA | American Academy of Medical Administrators; American Association of Medical Assistants |
| AAMC | American Association of Medical Clinics; Association of American Medical Colleges |