Physicians

A heavily demanded medical resource, physicans have become leaders in the health care team. Due to the versitility and extensive education on the biomedical science of the human body, physicians are a key component in any transdisciplinary care team.

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Organization Links

American Medical Association (AMA) - reviewed medical sites, medical society directory, searchable databases of CME courses, residency programs, and over 650,000 physicians.

American Medical Association Foundation - offers medical student scholarships, health literacy information, and ways that you can get involved with the AMA.

American Osteopathic Association

American College of Gastroenterology

American College of Rheumatology

American Academy of Dermatology

American Academy of Family Physicians

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc.

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Periodontology

American Society of Anesthesiologists

Minority Resources

American Medical Women's Association - National organization of women physicians and students, providing the unique voice for women's health.

Association of Women Surgeons - Supporting the professional and personal needs of female surgeons at various stages in their career - from residency through retirement.

Thai Physicians Association of America - The Thai Physician Association of America is a non-profit organization supported by Thai Physicians in the United States with the purpose of keeping its members abreast of the advances in medical knowledge& technology. TPAA has conducted CME courses and lectures here and in Thailand. We also have an annual medical mission to provide free medical service to the less fortunate in Thailand. Last year we also formed the TPAA Foundation, a charitable extension of TPAA and this year we have a newly established communication committee which will be in charge of our website and e-mail.

Southern Medical Association - SMA provides CME and Services to over 35,000 physicians in 17 Southern States.

Portuguese American Health Professional Association - Health professionals interested in the care of portuguese speaking immigrants source for portuguese language medical information.

National Hispanic Medical Association - Comprised of Latino physicians and serves as an information clearinghouse for Latino physicians and other Latino healthcare professionals.

National Arab American Medical Association - NAAMA is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, educational and charitable organization of medical professionals of Arab descent.

American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) - Outlines charitable work, legislative affairs, and membership information

Educational Resources

AAMC - Medical College Admission Test - information from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) - centralized application processing service for applicants to the first-year entering classes at participating U.S. medical schools. - U.S. and Canadian medical schools; major teaching hospitals; academic and professional societies; and medical students and residents.

AMA Medstudent - The AMA-MSS is dedicated to representing medical students, improving medical education, developing leadership, and promoting activism for the health of America

Other Links for Physicans

Physicians for a National Health Program - Anationally recognized center of expertise on health care reform.