American College of Physicians
American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of internists, who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults. The ACP is one of the largest medical-specialty organizations and second-largest physician group in the United States. Its membership of 154,000 includes internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and medical students, residents, and fellows.
Pronunciation
American College of Physicians: /əˈmɛrɪkən kəˈlɛdʒ ɒv ˈfɪzɪʃənz/
Etymology
The term "American College of Physicians" is derived from its founding in the United States (American), its focus on higher education and professional development (College), and its members' profession (Physicians).
Related Terms
- Internist: A physician who specializes in internal medicine.
- Internal Medicine: A medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
- Medical Specialty: A branch of medical practice that is focused on a defined group of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy.
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American College of Physicians
- Wikipedia's article - American College of Physicians
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