Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) represents 125 U.S. medical schools, nearly 400 major teaching hospitals, and academic societies. Its purpose is the improvement of the nation's health through the advancement of academic medicine. The website includes information on medical school requirements, recent developments in medical education and a directory of academic hospitals and medical colleges.

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) lends support and assistance to the nation's 19 osteopathic medical schools. The website includes detailed reports and surveys regarding osteopathic schools and graduate medical education and information on osteopathic medical school requirements.

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is the national organization representing the interests of pharmaceutical education and educators. Comprising all 83 U.S. pharmacy colleges and schools, AACP is committed to excellence in pharmaceutical education. The website offers references and resources for faculty and students.

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is a private professional organization responsible for the accreditation of nearly 7,800 residency programs. The website includes a list of accredited programs and the Residency Review Committees, useful information on GME and the accreditation process, and information for residents. The ACGME Outcome Project defines competency objectives for GME programs and offers resources to help programs achieve their training and assessment goals.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for America's baccalaureate- and higher-degree nursing education programs, with 560 member schools of nursing. The website includes AACN's curriculum standards and position statements on nursing education and statistics on nursing higher education.

Association of Family Practice Residency Directors (AFPRD)
The Association of Family Practice Residency Directors (AFPRD) is dedicated to promoting excellence in family practice graduate education in order to meet the health care needs of the American public.

Association for Hospital Medical Education (AHME)
The Association for Hospital Medical Education (AHME) is a national nonprofit professional organization involved in the continuum of medical education. The website includes resources and publications on graduate medical education.

Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD)
The Association of Pediatric Program Directors (AFPD) strives for excellence in pediatric graduate training. The website includes access to their quarterly newsletter and directory of pediatric program directors.

Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM)
The Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM) is a professional and educational organization dedicated to the promotion of excellence in the training of internal medicine. Materials pertaining to the new ACGME competency requirements are located under Publications and Resources; managed care resources are included in the Educational Clearinghouse.

Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM)
The Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM) is the national professional association of teachers, researchers, practitioners, administrators, residents and students dedicated to advancing population-based health and public health through education, research, and service. The website provides information on ATPM training programs, research, funding efforts, and education on preventive medicine.

Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM)
Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM) is the national organization founded to foster excellence in the education of students in the core clerkship in internal medicine at accredited medical schools in the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM)
The Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) is dedicated to improving patient care, education, and research in primary care and general internal medicine. The website includes access to their publications, including the SGIM/CDIM Core Medicine Clerkship Curriculum Guide, and their monthly newsletter, the Forum, a directory of internal medicine residencies and fellowships, and information on professional development.

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is dedicated to promoting excellence and innovation in family medicine education. STFM membership includes more than 5,000 teachers of family medicine. The website includes access to publications, including the Family Medicine journal, information for preceptors of family medicine, and a directory of family medicine fellowships.

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
The mission of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) is providing leadership in promoting quality nurse practitioner education at the national and international levels. The website includes access to The Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs and a list of other publications.