A directory of national specialty organizations and state medical societies that support physicians through advocacy, education, and professional development.
Major professional organizations serving physicians across specialties. Many offer contract review resources, compensation data, and career support for members.
Largest physician organization in the U.S. Advocacy, education, and ethical standards across all specialties.
Visit AMA →Represents osteopathic physicians (DOs). Advocacy, education, and research for the osteopathic profession.
Visit AOA →Largest specialty organization in the U.S. Internal medicine and subspecialties. CME and practice management.
Visit ACP →Family physicians. Education, advocacy, and practice improvement resources.
Visit AAFP →Surgical quality improvement, education, and advocacy for surgical patients.
Visit ACS →Pediatricians. Child health advocacy, education, research, and policy.
Visit AAP →Emergency medicine. Professional development, advocacy, and research.
Visit ACEP →Anesthesiologists. Education, research, and advocacy for safe anesthesia practices.
Visit ASA →Cardiologists. Continuing education, research, and cardiovascular practice management.
Visit ACC →Orthopedic surgeons. Education, practice management, and advocacy.
Visit AAOS →Obstetricians and gynecologists. Women's health education, advocacy, and resources.
Visit ACOG →Psychiatrists. Mental health research, education, and advocacy.
Visit APA →Oncologists. Cancer care research, education, and policy advocacy.
Visit ASCO →Neurosurgeons. Patient care quality through education and research.
Visit AANS →Practice management and healthcare administration. Compensation data and benchmarking.
Visit MGMA →Professional organizations do more than offer CME credits and conferences. Many provide physician compensation data, contract review resources, and career transition support that can directly help you evaluate an employment offer.
Your state medical society, in particular, can be a valuable resource when you're reviewing a contract. Many state societies offer legal and regulatory support, and some provide referrals to attorneys who specialize in physician employment agreements.
Every state has a medical society that represents physicians through advocacy, education, and professional support. Search or browse to find yours.
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