The aims and objectives for which the Association is established are:
To promote the medical and allied sciences, to maintain the honour and interests of the medical professions and to uphold a high standard of medical ethics and conduct among its members.

To act as representative body of the medical profession in Tanzania and to liaise with and advise the Government on health and medical matters. To ensure, maintain and safeguard the interests privileges and welfare of its members.To act as a coordinating body for other Medical Professional Associations in health sciences disseminate technical information and research findings in the field of medicine and allied sciences through the Tanzania Medical Journal which for all intents and purposes is the official organ of the Association.

To maintain liaison by meeting, correspondence or otherwise with members of association other medical associations and other related bodies throughout the world.