Since 1853 the Knoxville Academy of Medicine (KAM) has been Knoxville's professional organization of MDs and DOs. KAM is a component society of the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) and is also affiliated with the American Medical Association (AMA). Learn about our history and leadership

The Knoxville Academy of Medicine Foundation (KAMF) is the philanthropic arm of the local medical society, the Knoxville Academy of Medicine (KAM). The Knoxville Academy of Medicine was founded in 1852, and the Knoxville Academy of Medicine Foundation was founded in 1988. KAMF and KAM continually demonstrate leadership in developing community initiatives to improve the health of East Tennessee. KAMF has served as the 501 (c) (3) vehicle through which these projects can be shaped and funded. Learn more about the foundation and our projects