The table below contains links to major medical societies. For
browsers that register, we also provide access to their EHR activities and
rate them in terms of the EHR content of their national conventions. Register now and
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Specialty |
Mission |
Annual Meeting |
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthsma &
Immunology |
Allergists / Immunologists |
The mission of the American
Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is the advancement of the
knowledge and practice of allergy, asthma and immunology for optimal patient
care. |
March 3-7, 2006
Miami Beach, Florida |
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American Academy of Dermatology |
Dermatologists |
Contributing to Dermatology through Education, Communications and Service
|
March 3-7, 2006
San Francisco
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American Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. David Kibbe |
Family Practice Physicians - Center for Health Information Technology |
The
mission of the AAFP is to improve the health of patients, families, and
communities by serving the needs of members with professionalism and creativity. Dr. David Kibbe is encouraging their members to adopt and implement EHR. |
September 28 - October 2, 2005
San Francisco |
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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative
Medicine |
Physicians and other specialties |
The American Academy of Hospice
and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is an organization of physicians and other
medical professionals dedicated to excellence in and advancement of palliative
medicine through prevention and relief of patient and family suffering
by providing education and clinical practice standards, fostering research,
facilitating personal and professional development, and by public policy
advocacy. |
February 8-11,
2006
Nashville, TN. |
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American Academy of Opthalmology |
Ophthalmologists |
The mission of the American
Academy of Ophthalmology is to advance the lifelong learning and professional
interests of ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to ensure that the public can
obtain the best possible eye care. |
October 15-18, 2005
Chicago |
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American Academy of Pain Medicine |
Physician Pain Managers |
The mission of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is to promote
quality care of patients with pain as a symptom of disease (eudynia) and
primary pain disease (maldynia) through research, education, and advocacy,
and through the advancement of the specialty of Pain Medicine. |
February 22-25, 2006
San Diego, CA |
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American Academy of Pediatrics |
Pediatricians |
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal
physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children,
adolescents and young adults. To accomplish this mission, the Academy shall
support the professional needs of its members. |
October 8-11, 2005 in Washington, DC. |
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American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists |
Endocrinologists |
AACE is a professional community of Clinical Endocrinologists that is
committed to transforming the lives of patients by enabling one another
to practice leading edge, proactive, ethical and cost effective medicine.
|
September 12, 2005
Washington, DC |
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American College of Cardiology |
Cardiologists |
The mission of the American College of Cardiology is to advocate for
quality cardiovascular care — through education, research promotion, development
and application of standards and guidelines — and to influence health care
policy. |
March 11-14, 2006
Atlanta |
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American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons |
Foot Surgeons |
One of the six strategic initiatives of ACFAS is to "employ strategic
governance and adopt the best practices of medical association management."
|
March 20-24, 2006
Las Vegas |
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American College of Physicians |
physicians in general internal medicine and related subspecialties, including
cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, hematology, rheumatology,
neurology, pulmonary disease, oncology, infectious diseases, allergy and
immunology, and geriatrics. |
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is the nation's largest medical
specialty society. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness
of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice
of medicine. |
April 6-8, 2006
in Philadelphia, PA. |
|
American College of Surgeons |
Surgical Fellows |
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association
of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for
the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and
practice. |
October 16-19, 2005
San Francisco |
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American Medical Association |
All physicians |
The American Medical Association
helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on
the most important professional and public health issues.
|
June 2005
Florida |
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American Psychiatric Association |
Psychiatrists |
The mission of the American
Psychiatric Association is to:
- promote the highest quality care for individuals with mental disorders
(including mental retardation and substance-related disorders) and their
families;
- promote psychiatric education and research;
- advance and represent the profession of psychiatry; and
- serve the professional needs of its membership.
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May 2006 |
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American Society of Anesthesiologists |
Anesthesiologists |
The American Society of Anesthesiologists
is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized
to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology
and improve the care of the patient. |
October 22-26 Atlanta, GA |
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Medical Group Management Association |
Physician Group Practices |
MGMA leads the profession and
assists members through information, education, networking and advocacy.
Its core purpose is to improve the effectiveness of medical group practices
and the knowledge and skills of the individuals who manage and lead them.
|
Oct. 23-26, 2005 - Nashville |
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Society of Critical Care Medicine |
Critical Care Physicians and Intensivists |
The Chicago-based Society is
the leading organization dedicated to ensuring excellence and consistency
in the practice of critical care. From heart attack and stroke, to severe
respiratory insufficiency, overwhelming infection, burns and gunshot wounds,
the SCCM recognizes the unique needs of the critically ill patient of
any age -- infant to adult -- and strives to secure the highest quality
care for all patients facing life-threatening conditions. |
January 21-25, 2006
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