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The AMA is a voluntary association of physicians in the United States which sets standards for the medical profession and advocates on behalf of physicians and patients.

The APS co-ordinates meetings, research and further education of health professionals. Features policies, publications and details of research programs.

The APA promotes research and represents the professional interests of psychologists in the United States. Includes information on publications and conferences, and a find-a-psychologist referral feature.

The American Public Health Association is a professional association dedicated to improving the public's health through education and advocacy.

ASA is a nonprofit U.S. medical association.

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.

The NAMCP Career Center gives employers and job seeking managed care professionals a better way to find one another and make that perfect career fit.

The AHA represents hospitals, healthcare networks and their patients and communities. Extensive information on current Acts, Congressional budgets and news of interest to the healthcare industry.

Information about two of the USAs peer reviewed journals, The Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics and The American Journal of Law and Medicine.

ASAHP will place emphasis on activities that aim to enhance: increased funding opportunities for member-institutions to engage in research, leadership training, identification and dissemination of best practices in education, student recruitment into the health professions, and the development of benchmarking tools for scholarship, research, and finance.