Descriptions
Association
of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) represents
125 U.S. medical schools, nearly 400 major teaching hospitals,
and academic societies. Its purpose is the improvement of
the nation's health through the advancement of academic medicine.
The website includes information on medical school requirements,
recent developments in medical education and a directory of
academic hospitals and medical colleges.
American
Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
(AACOM) lends support and assistance to the nation's 19 osteopathic
medical schools. The website includes detailed reports and
surveys regarding osteopathic schools and graduate medical
education and information on osteopathic medical school requirements.
American
Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is
the national organization representing the interests of pharmaceutical
education and educators. Comprising all 83 U.S. pharmacy colleges
and schools, AACP is committed to excellence in pharmaceutical
education. The website offers references and resources for
faculty and students.
Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
is a private professional organization responsible for the
accreditation of nearly 7,800 residency programs. The website
includes a list of accredited programs and the Residency Review
Committees, useful information on GME and the accreditation
process, and information for residents. The ACGME Outcome
Project defines competency objectives for GME programs and
offers resources to help programs achieve their training and
assessment goals.
American
Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is
the national voice for America's baccalaureate- and higher-degree
nursing education programs, with 560 member schools of nursing.
The website includes AACN's curriculum standards and position
statements on nursing education and statistics on nursing
higher education.
Association
of Family Practice Residency Directors (AFPRD)
The Association of Family Practice Residency Directors (AFPRD)
is dedicated to promoting excellence in family practice graduate
education in order to meet the health care needs of the American
public.
Association
for Hospital Medical Education (AHME)
The Association for Hospital Medical Education (AHME) is a
national nonprofit professional organization involved in the
continuum of medical education. The website includes resources
and publications on graduate medical education.
Association
of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD)
The Association of Pediatric Program Directors (AFPD) strives
for excellence in pediatric graduate training. The website
includes access to their quarterly newsletter and directory
of pediatric program directors.
Association
of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM)
The Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
(APDIM) is a professional and educational organization dedicated
to the promotion of excellence in the training of internal
medicine. Materials pertaining to the new ACGME competency
requirements are located under Publications and Resources;
managed care resources are included in the Educational Clearinghouse.
Association
of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM)
The Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM)
is the national professional association of teachers, researchers,
practitioners, administrators, residents and students dedicated
to advancing population-based health and public health through
education, research, and service. The website provides information
on ATPM training programs, research, funding efforts, and
education on preventive medicine.
Clerkship
Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM)
Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM) is the national
organization founded to foster excellence in the education
of students in the core clerkship in internal medicine at
accredited medical schools in the United States, Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Society
of General Internal Medicine (SGIM)
The Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) is dedicated
to improving patient care, education, and research in primary
care and general internal medicine. The website includes access
to their publications, including the SGIM/CDIM Core Medicine
Clerkship Curriculum Guide, and their monthly newsletter,
the Forum, a directory of internal medicine residencies and
fellowships, and information on professional development.
Society
of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is dedicated
to promoting excellence and innovation in family medicine
education. STFM membership includes more than 5,000 teachers
of family medicine. The website includes access to publications,
including the Family Medicine journal, information for preceptors
of family medicine, and a directory of family medicine fellowships.
National
Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
The mission of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner
Faculties (NONPF) is providing leadership in promoting quality
nurse practitioner education at the national and international
levels. The website includes access to The Criteria for Evaluation
of Nurse Practitioner Programs and a list of other publications.
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