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The American College
of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization
of internists. With 116,000 members, it
is the largest group of medical specialists
in the United States. ACP provides information
and advocacy for its members as they practice
general internal medicine and related subspecialties,
including cardiology, gastroenterology,
nephrology, endocrinology, hematology, rheumatology,
neurology, pulmonary disease, oncology,
infectious diseases, allergy and immunology,
and geriatrics. ACP members are also involved
in medical education, research, and administration.
ACP was founded in 1915 to promote the science
and practice of medicine. In 1998, ACP merged
with the American Society of Internal Medicine
(ASIM), which was established in 1956 to
study economic aspects of medicine. Known
as ACP-ASIM from 1998 to 2003, the organization
readopted American College of Physicians
as its name in April 2003.
ACP sponsors continuing medical education
(CME) programs for physicians and has a
program to develop clinical practice guidelines.
The College publishes journals and books.
Its flagship journal is Annals of Internal
Medicine, the most widely-cited medical
specialty journal in the world. In the area
of public policy, ACP's activities include
research and development of policy statements
and government relations activities designed
to shape decisions of the legislative and
administrative sectors of government.
ACP’s Vision
“To be the recognized leader in education,
advocacy, and enhancing career satisfaction
for internal medicine and its subspecialties”
ACP’s Mission
“To enhance the quality and effectiveness
of health care by fostering excellence and
professionalism in the practice of medicine”
ACP's core values — leadership, excellence,
respect, compassion, professionalism, and
responsibility — are consistent with its
mission and inspire its planning.
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