National Academy of Medical Sciences

National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)
Formation21 April 1961 (1961-04-21)
PurposeTo foster academic excellence in Medicine
HeadquartersNAMS House
Location
Coordinates28°20′09″N 77°07′52″E / 28.3359°N 77.1312°E / 28.3359; 77.1312
Region
India
President
Dr. Sarin S. K., MD, DM, FAMS
Honorary Secretary
Dr. Umesh Kapil, MD, FAMS
Treasurer
Dr. Rani Kumar, MD, FAMS
WebsiteWebsite
Formerly called
Indian Academy of Medical Sciences

National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), better known by its acronym, NAMS, is a non-constitutional, non-statutory advisory body to the Government in matters related to National Health Policy and Planning and as a promoting agency for continuing medical education (CME) for medical and health professionals. It is a part of the Inter Academy Medical Panel (IAMP), a global network of medical academies. The Academy is headquartered at NAMS House, at Ansari Nagar, neighbouring the AIIMS and the ICMR House, along Mahatma Gandhi Marg, in the Indian capital of New Delhi.