Fostering Excellence in InternalMedicine

What is ACP?Founded in 1915 Nations largest medical specialty society, with 133,000 membersMissionTo enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicineOrganized into regional chapters that offer local pathways for leadership, networking, and involvementTo learn more about your local chapter, visit www.acponline.org/chapters

Membership Benefit HighlightsEvidence-Based Clinical InformationAnnals of Internal Medicine, MKSAP 16, scientific meetings, ACP Internist, ACP Hospitalist, ACP Clinical Guidelines , ACP JournalWise High-Quality Programs Supporting Patient CarePractice improvement and innovation Professional CompetenceLeadership development programs, mentoring, ethics & professionalism resources

ACP and Public PolicyYour advocate for Internal Medicine on Capitol HillOne of the most effective physician advocacy organizations Promotes grassroots advocacy at the state and national levels Resources include:Advocates for Internal Medicine Network ACP Advocate NewsletterLegislative Action CenterLeadership Day

Professional DevelopmentLeadership Enhancement and Development Program: A multi-faceted program to develop leadership skills through courses, mentorship, and hands-on training Fellowship: recognizes personal integrity, superior competence in internal medicine, professional accomplishment, and demonstrated scholarship. Career Connection: a comprehensive listing of career opportunities for physicians

Enhanced Mobile ResourcesAnnals iPad edition ACP JournalWise MKSAP Digital ACP Immunization Advisor App ACP Doctor's Dilemma Mobile Game

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*Hello and thank you for coming here today. My name is [name], Im an internist and [general/subspecialist/type of practice] from [town/state].

Today Im going to speak to you about how ACP has gained prominence on the national stage as the collective voice for internists, what we need to accomplish in order to extend our influence further and how it depends on growing our numbers, what ACP offers to you in resources and guidance, and our vision for the future.

And most importantly, were here to listen to you and hear your concerns, so that we can address them at the Governor and Regent level.

*ACPs Research Center conducts extensive research each year on why members join ACP. Results reflect how our members value our various resources and benefits. *ACP works to support members in professional competence. For example, this year, ACP introduced LEAD, the Leadership Enhancement and Development program, to encourage and guide younger members interested in leadership. The program is multi-faceted, helps to develop leadership skills, and features an online discussion group and CME courses offered at our annual meeting.

Similarly, there are several mentoring resources and activities available to younger members including an online mentoring database, and mentoring events and social gatherings offered both at the Internal Medicine meeting and on a chapter level.

You will find many interactive tools, educational materials, and podcasts to assist you and your staff, including: The EHR Readiness Assessment Tool: Helps assess a number of critical areas and gauges the effort and commitment required to make EHR adoption successful. EHR Comparison Engine & Rating System: Based on selected specialty and other search criteria, helps practices evaluate and compare products and user ratings. Automated RFI: Send this to vendors once you have narrowed your choices. Interactive Physician Community: Join the conversation and share user experiences. EHR Blog: Guest bloggers are invited to post about Health Information Technology (HIT) and other relevant technology topics. EHR Educational Newsletter: Sent biweekly to keep you updated on the latest information. Specialty and Subspecialty society specific information and resources. Educational Resources and podcasts.