Medical Society

A professional organization comprised of healthcare professionals, including physicians, surgeons, researchers, and other allied health professionals, dedicated to advancing medical knowledge, education, and patient care within a specific medical specialty or subspecialty. Medical societies often provide resources, support, and networking opportunities for members.

 

American Medical Association (AMA)

The largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States, advocating for the interests of physicians and patients, promoting public health policies, and setting standards for medical education and practice.

 

American College of Physicians (ACP)

A national organization of internists (physicians who specialize in internal medicine), providing guidance, education, and advocacy for its members and contributing to advancements in the practice of internal medicine.

 

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

A professional association of pediatricians dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, through advocacy, education, research, and clinical practice guidelines.

 

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

A scientific and educational association of surgeons, supporting surgical education and research, setting standards for surgical practice, and advocating for quality patient care and surgical advancements.

 

Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM)

A professional organization representing hospitalists (physicians who specialize in hospital medicine), aiming to improve healthcare quality, patient safety, and hospitalist practice through education, advocacy, and research.

 

American Psychiatric Association (APA)

A leading organization of psychiatrists, promoting excellence in psychiatric practice, education, and research, and advocating for mental health awareness, access to care, and destigmatization of mental illnesses.

 

American Dental Association (ADA)

The largest dental association in the United States, advocating for oral health policies, setting standards for dental education and practice, and providing resources and support for dentists and dental professionals.

 

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

A professional organization representing family physicians and medical students, dedicated to advancing the specialty of family medicine through education, advocacy, and research, with a focus on comprehensive and patient-centered care.

 

American Heart Association (AHA)

A nonprofit organization focused on cardiovascular health and disease prevention, promoting research, education, and advocacy to reduce the burden of heart disease and stroke, and improve overall cardiovascular health worldwide.