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Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine. 2012-2013. What is ACP?. Founded in 1915 Nation’s largest medical specialty society, with 133,000 members Mission To enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine
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Fostering Excellence in InternalMedicine 2012-2013
What is ACP? • Founded in 1915 • Nation’s largest medical specialty society, with 133,000 members • Mission • To enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine • Organized into regional chapters that offer local pathways for leadership, networking, and involvement • To learn more about your local chapter, visit www.acponline.org/chapters
Membership Benefit Highlights • Evidence-Based Clinical Information • Annals of Internal Medicine, MKSAP 16, scientific meetings, ACP Internist, ACP Hospitalist, ACP Clinical Guidelines , ACP JournalWise • High-Quality Programs Supporting Patient Care • Practice improvement and innovation • Professional Competence • Leadership development programs, mentoring, ethics & professionalism resources
ACP and Public PolicyYour advocate for Internal Medicine on Capitol Hill • One of the most effective physician advocacy organizations • Promotes grassroots advocacy at the state and national levels • Resources include: • Advocates for Internal Medicine Network • ACP Advocate Newsletter • Legislative Action Center • Leadership Day
Professional Development • Leadership Enhancement and Development Program:A multi-faceted program to develop leadership skills through courses, mentorship, and hands-on training • Fellowship: recognizes personal integrity, superior competence in internal medicine, professional accomplishment, and demonstrated scholarship. • Career Connection: a comprehensive listing of career opportunities for physicians
Enhanced Mobile Resources • AnnalsiPad edition • ACP JournalWise • MKSAP Digital • ACP Immunization Advisor App • ACP Doctor's Dilemma™ Mobile Game