Medical Associations and Societies
Academy of
Medical Surgical Nurses
Represents nurses practicing adult health/medical-surgical nursing.
American Academy
of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
The study and treatment of allergic diseases since 1943.
American Academy
of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians is the national
association of family doctors.
American Academy of
Nursing
An organization of distinguished leaders in nursing who have been
recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession
and to health care.
American Academy
of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member
pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health,
safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young
adults.
American
Association of Critical-Care Nurses
AACN is dedicated to creating a healthcare system driven by the
needs of patients and families where critical care nurses make
their optimal contribution.
The American
Association of Health Plans
The American Association of Health Plans is the national trade
association representing more than 1,000 health maintenance
organizations, preferred provider organizations, point-of-service
plans, and other similar health plans that care for more than 140
million Americans.
American
Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) is a
nonprofit organization dedicated to the professional enhancement of
registered nurses practicing in a consulting capacity in the legal
field.
American
Association of Medical Review Officers
Nationally recognized certification program represents an objective
standard of competency and expertise for Medical Review
Officers.
American
Association for Medical Transcription
A professional organisation for the advancement of medical
transcription and for the education and development of medical
transcriptionists as medical language specialists.
American
Association of Neuroscience Nurses
The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses is a national
organization of 3,400 registered nurses and other health care
professionals dedicated to improving the care of the neuroscience
patient and to furthering the interests of health professionals in
the neurosciences.
American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists
To improve the quality of nurse anesthesia education and provide
competent providers.
American Association of
Nurse Attorneys
To promote the dual profession of nurse attorney.
American Association of
Physician Specialists
coordinates the administrative and testing activities of affiliated
boards of certification.
American
Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
AAPI represents 32,000 physicians of Indian origin practicing in
the United States.
American
Association for Respiratory Care
Developing professionalism in respiratory care.
American
Association of Spinal Cord Nurses
The American Association of Spinal Cord Nurses (AASCIN) is
dedicated to promoting quality care for individuals with Spinal
Cord Impairment.
American Board of
Generalist Physicians
The American Board of Generalist Physicians is a certifying body
designed to ensure a high standard of practice in primary care
delivery.
American Board of
Medical Specialties
Umbrella organisation for medical specialty boards that certify
physicians training based on established graduate medical
educational standards.
American College of
Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a professional society
of over 24,000 cardiovascular physicians and scientists from around
the world.
American College
of International Physicians
Helps international medical graduates and physicians establish
themselves in the USA.
American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
With a membership of 40,000 physicians, The American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is the nation's leading
group of professionals providing health care for women.
American College of
Medical Genetics
The American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) is an organization
composed of biochemical, clinical, cytogenetic, medical and
molecular geneticists, genetic counselors and other health care
professionals committed to the practice of medical genetics.
The American
College of Radiology
The American College of Radiology, with more than 30,000 members,
is the principal organization of radiologists, radiation
oncologists, and clinical medical physicists in the United
States.
American College
of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational
association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the
quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards
for surgical education and practice.
The
American Geriatrics Society
To bring the health care concerns of our rapidly aging population
to the forefront of the national consciousness.
The American
Gastroenterological Association
10,000 gastroenterologic physicians and scientists throughout the
world engaged in clinical practice, research, and education belong
to the AGA.
American
Psychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society
recognized world-wide. Its 40,500 U.S. and international physicians
specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional
illnesses and substance use disorders.
American
Psychiatric Nurses Association
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association provides leadership to
advance psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, improves mental
health care for culturally diverse individuals, families, groups
and communities and shape health policy for the delivery of mental
health services.
American
College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
The American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal
Medicine (ACP-ASIM) is the nation's largest medical specialty
society. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of
health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the
practice of medicine.
American Dental
Association
The ADA is the professional association of dentists dedicated to
serving both the public and the profession of dentistry.
American Holistic
Nurses' Association
The goal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association is to bring
concepts of holism to all areas of nursing practice.
American Hospital
Association
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national
organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals,
health care networks, and their patients and communities.
American Lebanese
Medical Association
The ALMA mission is to develop a society through which physicians
and other health care professionals who share Lebanese heritage or
a humanitarian interest in Lebanon and its people may come together
and undertake concrete projects to improve the health and well
being of all of Lebanon's diverse religious and cultural
communities.
The American
Lung Association
To reinforce the importance of clean air and lung health.
American
Medical Association
The AMA's work includes the development and promotion of standards
in medical practice, research, and education; strong advocacy
agenda on behalf of patients and physicians; and the commitment to
providing accurate, timely information and discourse on matters
important to the health of America.
American Medical
Informatics Association
AMIA's mission is to advance the public interest through
charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities.
American Medical Women's
Association
A national organisation of women physicians and students, providing
the unique voice for women's health.
The American
National Red Cross
Provides Armed Forces Emergency Services, Biomedical Services,
Disaster Services, Health and Safety Services, International
Services, Nursing, Youth Involvement.
American
Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association is a full-service professional
organization representing the nation's 2.6 million Registered
Nurses through its 53 constituent state associations and 13
organizational affiliate members.
American Nurses
Foundation
The American Nurses Foundation exists to promote the health of the
public and advance the nursing profession through the development
and support of programs of excellence.
American
Psychiatric Nurses Association
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association provides leadership to
advance psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, improves mental
health care for culturally diverse individuals, families, groups
and communities and shape health policy for the delivery of mental
health services.
American
Sleep Apnea Association
The ASAA is an organization dedicated to reducing injury,
disability, and death from sleep apnea and to enhancing the
well-being of those affected by this common disorder.
American Society of Addiction
Medicine
The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating
physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering
from alcoholism or other addictions.
American Society
of Anesthesiologists
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational,
research and scientific association of physicians organized to
raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of
anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient.
American
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy represents
almost 7,000 gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other digestive
health specialists who remain committed to furthering the knowledge
of the diagnosis and treatment of GI disease through the
appropriate use of endoscopic techniques.
The American
Society of Hypertension
The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) is the largest US
organization dedicated exclusively to hypertension and related
cardiovascular disease.
American
Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses
The mission of ASPRSN is to promote high standards of plastic and
reconstructive surgical nursing practice and patient care through
education, exchange of information, and scientific inquiry.
American
Thoracic Society
The ATS is a strong promotion of multidisciplinary critical care
and acute respiratory medicine at national and international
levels.
Arizona
Medical Association
The mission of the Arizona Medical Association is to promote and
provide leadership in the art and science of medicine.
Association of
American Indian Physicians
AAIP mission is to pursue excellence in Native American health care
by promoting education in the medical disciplines.
Association of
American Medical Colleges
The mission of the Association of American Medical Colleges is to
improve the health of the public by enhancing the effectiveness of
academic medicine.
Association of Indian
Pathologists in North America
The Association of Indian Pathologists in North America (AIPNA) is
a not for profit medical organization, formed exclusively for
educational, scientific and charitable purposes.
Association of Medical
Doctors of Asia
AMDA's mission is to promote the health and well being of
underprivileged and marginalized people in Asia and other
continents.
The Association
of Occupational & Environmental Clinics
Established in 1987, the Association of Occupational and
Environmental clinics, a non-profit organization, is committed to
improving the practice of occupational and environmental health
through information sharing and collaborative research.
Association Of
Pakistani Physicians Of North America
Improving the quality of medicine and delivery of better health
care, without regard to race, color, creed, sex or age; to
facilitate a greater and better understanding and relations amongst
Pakistani physicians and between them and the people of North
America.
Association of
Pediatric Oncology Nurses
The Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON) is the leading
professional organization for registered nurses caring for children
and adolescents with cancer and their families.
Association of
periOperative Registered Nurses
AORN is the professional organization of perioperative registered
nurses whose mission is to promote quality patient care by
providing its members with education, standards, services, and
representation.
Association
of Police Surgeons
Professional association for all police surgeons in the United
Kingdom, who work in the area of clinical forensic medicine.
Association
of Rehabilitation Nurses
Over 7,000 rehabilitation and restorative nurses who focus on
improving people's functional outcomes.
Association of
Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is
a not for profit association of 22,000 health care professionals in
the United States, Canada and abroad who are dedicated to
establishing and promoting the highest standards of nursing
practice.
Australian College
for Emergency Medicine
The ACEM is an incorporated educational institution whose prime
objective is the training and examination of specialist emergency
physicians for Australia and New Zealand.
Australian
Medical Association
The Australian Medical Association is an independent organisation
which represents more than 26,000 doctors.
The British
Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine
Offers a dynamic resource for disseminating and collecting new
information relevant to Accident & Emergency Medicine.
British
Association of Paediatric Surgeons
For the advancement of study, practice and research in paediatric
surgery and the fostering of professional relations with paediatric
surgeons overseas.
The
British Medical Association
The British Medical Association is a professional association of
doctors, representing their interests and providing services for
its 122,000 plus members.
Canadian Medical
Association
The CMA's mission is to provide leadership for physicians and to
promote the highest standard of health and health care for
Canadians.
Chinese
American Medical Society
A non-profit organisation of medical professionals dedicated to
improving the welfare of the Chinese community and raising
awareness concerning Chinese American health issues.
Chinese Canadian Medical
Society
CCMS members serve in a voluntary capacity assisting or leading
community projects, and as resources on medical issues for the
public, including the Chinese media.
Chinese
Medical Association
Established in 1915 in Shanghai, the Chinese Medical Association is
the organization for all medical workers in China.
Colorado Medical
Society
This membership organization, comprised of physicians, residents
and medical students, was founded in 1871 to promote the art and
science of medicine and to improve the public health.
Commonwealth
Association of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
This Association is a non-profit making organisation whose purpose
is to promote the knowledge of and training in paediatric
gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition throughout the
Commonwealth but especially amongst developing countries.
Commonwealth
Medical Association
Membership includes national medical associations of Commonwealth
countries.
Council of
Medical Specialty Societies
A non-profit association whose members are 17 national specialty
organizations representing more than 330,000 doctors
nationwide.
Danish
Medical Association
To unite Danish doctors in order to protect the interests of the
medical profession.
Doctors of the World
Doctors of the World is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization,
dedicated to creating sustainable medical programs that promote and
protect health and human rights in the United States and
abroad.
Emergency Nurses
Association
ENA's mission is to provide visionary leadership for emergency
nursing and emergency care.
The Global Health
Council
The Global Health Council is the world's largest membership
alliance dedicated to improving health worldwide.
The Hong Kong
Academy of Medicine
Objectives of the Academy are: to promote the advancement of the
art and science of medicine; to foster the development of
continuing medical education; to promote integrity, ethical conduct
and standards in the practice of medicine and its specialties; to
promote the improvement of health care for Hong Kong citizens.
Hong Kong Medical
Association
Brings together government, institutional, university and private
medical practitioners for exchange of views and co-ordination of
efforts, and to promote public health.
Hospice and
Palliative Nurses Association
The purpose of the HNPA is to exchange information, experiences,
and ideas; to promote understanding of the specialties of hospice
and palliative nursing; and to study and promote hospice and
palliative nursing research.
Hungarian Medical Association of
America, Inc.
Maintains and advances Hungarian medical traditions in the United
States and Canada.
Illinois State
Medical Society
The ISMS is a professional organization that represents and unifies
its physician members as they practice the science and art of
medicine.
Indiana State
Medical Association
The ISMA is dedicated to Indiana physicians and their efforts to
provide the best possible health care for their patients.
The Intravenous
Nurses Society
The Intravenous Nurses Society exists to promote excellence in
infusion nursing through standards, education, advocacy and
outcomes research.
International
Federation of Medical Students' Associations
To promote international cooperations in professional training and
the achievement of humanitarian ideals.
International
Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
Over 2200 members from over 45 countries, representing over 10
different disciplines involved in the management and treatment of
end-state heart and lung disease.
Irish Medical
Organisation
The Irish Medical Organisation was formed in 1984 following the
amalgamation of the Irish Medical Association and the Irish Medical
Union, to act as the national representative medical organisation
linking all branches of the medical profession In Ireland.
Korean Medical
Organization
Maintains and advances medical traditions in Korea.
Los Angeles
County Medical Association
Comprised of 16 Districts throughout the county, LACMA represents
approximately 8,000 physician members practicing over 80
specialties of medicine.
The Malaysian Medical
Association
To uphold the image and credibility of the medical profession in
ensuring that the Members provide the highest standard of health
care to the people of Malaysia.
Massachusetts
Medical Society
The oldest continuously operating medical society in the United
States founded to "work toward the advancement of medical knowledge
and to upgrade patient care."
The Maryland State
Medical Society
MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, was founded in 1799 and
was one of the first professional organizations of its kind.
The Medical
Association of Jamaica
The Medical Association of Jamaica is an organization of medical
doctors committed to the enhancement of the professional and
personal development of its members thereby enabling them to
contribute optimally to the health and well being of the
society.
Medical
Association of the State of Alabama
Dedicated to the well being of physicians in the State of Alabama
and their patients.
Medical Library
Association
For information professionals with an interest in the history of
the health sciences.
Medical
Society of Delaware
Dedicated to furthering the ideals of the medical profession,
thereby enhancing the health and well-being of the citizens of
Delaware.
Medical Society
of the District of Columbia
Represents the interests and well-being of doctors and their
patients in the DC area.
Medical Society of
Virginia
Virginia Medical Association of 6,700 physicians.
Medical
Women's Federation
The largest representative body of women doctors in the UK.
Michigan State
Medical Society
The voice of Michigan physicians.
Minnesota
Medical Association
Representing physicians and medical students in the state of
Minnesota.
Missouri State Medical
Association
MSMA is the voice of more than 5,000 Missouri Physicians who
strongly support the need for organized medicine and want to be
active in their profession.
National Arab
American Medical Association
NAAMA is a non-profit, non-political, educational and charitable
organization of medical professionals of Arab descent.
National
Association of Inpatient Physicians
A medical society for hospitalists, it serves as a forum for
exchange of ideas about inpatient care and organisational aspects
of hospitalist practise.
National
Association of Neonatal Nurses
The mission of this Association is to support and promote neonatal
nursing.
National
Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses was established in
1980 to promote education and research related to nursing care of
persons with orthopaedic conditions.
National
Association of School Nurses
The National Association of School Nurses is a non-profit specialty
nursing organization incorporated in 1979, which represents school
nurses exclusively and has over 10,000 members and 50 School Nurse
Association affiliates.
National Black
Nurses Association
The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NBNA) is a
professional nursing organization representing more than 150,000
African American nurses throughout the United States.
The
National Federation for the Orders of Doctors and Dentists
In Italian and English.
National Hispanic Medical
Association
Comprised of Latino physicians and serves as an information
clearinghouse for Latino physicians and other Latino healthcare
professionals.
National League
for Nursing
The National League for Nursing advances quality nursing education
that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse
populations in an ever-changing health care environment.
National
Medical Association
Representing the interest of more than 20,000 African American
physicians and the patients they serve.
North
Carolina Medical Society
As the largest physician organization in the state, the North
Carolina Medical Society devotes itself to representing the
interests of physicians and protecting the quality of patient
care.
Northwest Podiatric
Foundation
Providing ongoing education in podiatric medicine.
Oncology Nursing
Society
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a national organization of
more than 27,000 registered nurses and other healthcare
professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching,
research, administration and education in the field of
oncology.
Oregon
Medical Association
A professional association of physicians, residents, medical
students, and physician assistants in Oregon.
Pennsylvania
Medical Society
Represents physicians, supports professional advancement in public
health, public policy.
Physicians for
Human Rights
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) is an organization of health
professionals, scientists, and concerned citizens that uses the
knowledge and skills of the medical and forensic sciences to
investigate and prevent violations of international human rights
and humanitarian law.
Physicians With Heart
Airlift
The Physicians With Heart partnership is an international
humanitarian project sponsored by a coalition of three
organizations: the American Academy of Family Physicians, The AAFP
Foundation, and Heart to Heart International.
Portuguese
American Health Professional Association
Health professionals interested in the care of portuguese speaking
immigrants source for portuguese language medical information.
ReliefWeb
ReliefWeb is a project of the United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Royal
Australian College of General Practitioners
The College is the largest General Practitioner organisation in
Australia as well as being the largest clinical college.
Royal
Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists
To encourage the study and advancement of the science and practice
of obstetrics and gynaecology, and the study and teaching of the
scientific aspects of human reproduction.
Royal College
of General Practitioners
Health information for professionals in general practise and
primary care. Contains details of college activities and
services.
Royal
Society of Medicine
Independent, apolitical organisation which aims to provide
educational activities and a chance to exchange information for
those working in medicine and allied healthcare professions.
The Society of
Critical Care Medicine
The Society of Critical Care Medicine is a multidisciplinary,
multispecialty, international organization whose mission is to
secure the highest quality care for all critically ill
patients.
Society of
Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses
SOHN is a national organization of progressive, career-oriented
nurses dedicated to professional nursing standards and
certification in Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) and Head-Neck
Nursing.
Society of
Thoracic Surgeons
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is the largest thoracic surgical
organization in the world; our over 4,100 members include a
significant majority of all board-certified thoracic surgeons in
the United States and Canada.
Society of
Urologic Nurses and Associates
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is a professional
organization committed to excellence in patient care standards and
a continuum of quality care, clinical practice, and research
through education of its members, patients, families, and
community.
South
African Medical Association
The mission of the South African Medical Association is to empower
doctors to bring health to the nation.
Southern Medical
Association
SMA provides CME and Services to over 35,000 physicians in 17
Southern States.
State
Medical Society of Wisconsin
Representing physicians, residents and medical school students in
the state of Wisconsin.
Tennessee
Medical Association
To provide leadership to support the unification and interaction of
the physicians of Tennessee.
Thai Physicians
Association of America
To foster measures and conduct activities directed towards the
sustenance and advancement of health care delivery and education in
Thailand.
Traditional
Practice Alliance
A network of private practise doctors working to promote quality
care.
Utah Medical
Association
Provide leadership to support the unification and interaction of
the physicians of Utah.
Washington State Medical
Association
Provide leadership to the physicians of Washington.
Wyoming Medical
Society
Advocacy organisation for physicians and physician assistants. We
represent our members, and strive to improve the health of
Wyoming's citizens.
The World Health
Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is an international
organization dedicated to improving health and wiping out disease
in all countries.
The World Medical
Association
The World Medical Association (WMA) is an international
organization representing physicians.
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