National Academy of Medical Sciences
| Formation | 21 April 1961 |
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| Purpose | To foster academic excellence in Medicine |
| Headquarters | NAMS House |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 28°20′09″N 77°07′52″E / 28.3359°N 77.1312°E |
Region | India |
President | Dr. Sarin S. K., MD, DM, FAMS |
Honorary Secretary | Dr. Umesh Kapil, MD, FAMS |
Treasurer | Dr. Rani Kumar, MD, FAMS |
| Website | Website |
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.