American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
Advocates for the study and treatment of allergic diseases through research and information.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Information is provided to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders in children and adolescents.
American Academy of Dermatology
Provides information on treatment and management of skin diseases.
American Academy of Family Physicians

The national association of family doctors.
American Academy of Neurology
Advancing neurology, its clinical aspects, and the basic neurosciences to physicians and allied health professionals.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Establishing the global ophthalmic community through leadership, development of information resources, and networking.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Members are orthopaedists concerned with the diagnosis, care, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Physicians who treat disorders of the ears, nose, and throat and related structures of the head and neck.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Addressing the needs of children, their families, and their communities through advocacy, education, research, and service.
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Promotes the profession of podiatric sports medicine and modalities available to those who participate in sports.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
A professional organization dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine and related research.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Professional medical organization devoted to the field of clinical endocrinology.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Dedicated to excellence in patient care with all active members certified by the American Board of Neurosurgery.
American Board of Family Practice
Founded in 1969, it is the second largest medical specialty board in the United States with over 60,000 physicians who are diplomates of the ABFP.
American Board of Internal Medicine
The only recognized board in the specialty of internal medicine establishing the requirements for certification and recertification.
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Allergists-immunologists and related health care professionals dedicated to patient care through research, advocacy and education.
American College of Cardiology
Promoting research, treatment, and management of all aspects of cardiovascular disease.
American College of Chest Physicians
The worldwide organization for those who specialize in various multidisciplinary areas of chest medicine.
American College of Emergency Physicians
Support quality emergency medical care and to promote the interests of emergency physicians.
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
A professional society of 5,800 podiatric foot and ankle surgeons promoting the art and science of podiatric surgery with a focus on preventive care and conservative treatment.
American College of Gastroenterology
Formed to advance the scientific study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The nation's leading group of professionals providing health care for women.
American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
The nation's largest medical specialty society.
American College of Radiology
The principal organization of radiologists, radiation oncologists, and clinical medical physicists in the United States.
American College of Rheumatology
The professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and related disabling and sometimes fatal disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones.
American College of Sports Medicine
Promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science.
American College of Surgeons
Concerned with improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
American Dental Association
The professional association of dentists dedicated to serving both the public and the profession of dentistry.
American Dietetic Association
Concerned with promoting dietetics to the profession and the public.
American Gastroenterological Association
The professional association of physicians who are involved with the functions and disorders of the digestive system.
American Medical Association
Advocates in matters affecting American medicine and patient care while developing and promoting standards in medical practice, research, and education.
American Osteopathic Association
The association where the practice of medicine is based on treating the whole person as applied to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease and injury.
American Podiatric Medical Association
The national organization that represents podiatric physicians from across the country more than 20 affiliated and related organizations.
American Psychiatric Association
The medical specialty society of physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illnesses and substance use disorders.
American Psychological Association
The world's largest and most comprehensive information source in psychology.
American Sleep Disorders Association
The professional medical association representing practitioners of sleep medicine and sleep research.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
The organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine and biology.
American Society of Anesthesiologists
An educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
ASCO has more than 15,000 professional members worldwide comprised of clinical oncologists from all oncology disciplines and sub-specialties.
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
The professional society representing board certified Colon and Rectal surgeons and other surgeons dedicated to the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus.
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The specialty society dedicated to the education of its physician members in the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
American Society of Neuroradiology
The professional society promoting the practice of neuroradiology.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Aims to provide the highest quality patient care and maintain professional and ethical standards in the field of plastic surgery.
American Thoracic Society
The international, educational and scientific society which focuses on respiratory and critical care medicine.
American Urological Association
The professional society promoting the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research and in the formulation of health care policy.
Canadian Medical Association
Provides leadership for physicians and promotes the highest standard of health and health care for Canadians.
College of American Pathologists
The world's largest association composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader in providing laboratory quality improvement programs.
Infectious Diseases Society of America
Represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases attempting to improve health and prevention as it relates to infectious diseases.
King County Medical Society
The membership medical society for physicians practicing in King County Washington.
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Members of the medical community committed to promoting global health.
Radiology Society of North America
Promotes and develops the highest standards of radiology and related sciences through education and research.  
Snohomish County Medical Society (SCMS) 
This professional organization is comprised of physicians practicing in Snohomish County, Washington north of Seattle.
Society for Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
A professional society for physicians who specialize in interventional or minimally invasive procedures.
Society of Critical Care Medicine
Dedicated to improving care of the critically ill through patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Society of Hospital Medicine
Formerly known as the National Association of Inpatient Physicians, this is the medical society for hospitalists dedicated to promoting excellence and efficiency in clinical care and advancing the practice of inpatient medicine.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
With more than 4,100 members the society for thoracic surgeons represents the practice areas of cardiothoracic, general thoracic, pediatric thoracic, and transplant surgery.
Washington State Medical Association
An organization of physicians who promote, protect, and improve the health of the residents of Washington state.


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