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"CME credit" is part of special programs offered by other organizations (e.g. the American Medical Association) and is not the purview of the ACCME. The ACCME's mission is to provide those in the medical field with opportunities to maintain competence and learn about new and developing areas of their field.
The American Medical Association (AMA), an advocacy group for physicians, claims that increasing the scope of APNs does not increase access to care and can be dangerous because the responsibilities afforded to the professionals exceed the tasks that they can safely perform given their training, which is lower relative to physicians. [1]
A medical association or medical college is a trade association that brings together practitioners of a particular geographical area (a country, region, province). In common-law countries, they are often grouped by medical specialties ( cardiologists , family doctors , etc.).
The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) is an association for medical staff professionals in the United States. NAMSS was established in 1971, has over 6,000 members and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. NAMSS followed in the footsteps of the California Association of Medical Staff Services (CAMSS) which was established in 1971.
American Family Physician—an editorially independent official peer-reviewed, clinical review medical journal for physicians and other health care professionals. Family Practice Management [ 7 ] —a peer-reviewed, practice improvement journal dedicated to offering practical ideas for better practice, better patient care, and a better work ...
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is a non-profit organization established in 1933 which represents 24 broad areas of specialty medicine. ABMS is the largest and most widely recognized physician-led specialty certification organization in the United States. [ 1 ]
AQIPS is a nonprofit professional association for Federally Listed Patient Safety Organizations and their member providers. AQIPS and its members are committed to implementing innovative improvement programs using the protections of the Patient Safety Act to improve patient safety, quality, clinical performance and patient outcomes with the ...
Forums are cross-organization bodies around an interdisciplinary health topic. Special interest groups are groups organizing around a shared interest with the goal of becoming a section. Caucuses are outside professional organizations that are organized around social issues or populations in official relation with APHA. [5]