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The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have special training and expertise in one clinical area of practice which focuses on a specific age group, an organ system of the body, or on complex scientific techniques developed to diagnose or treat certain types of disorders.

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO BOSTON (SEE SCHEDULE O) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES CARE FOR PATIENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING AND SUPPORTING HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES THAT ARE EITHER UNAVAILABLE OR LIMITED ELSEWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY.

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ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS

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ADVANCING THE PRACTICE AND SECURING THE FUTURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGY THROUGH MEDICAL EDUCATION, CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE, IMPROVEMENT OF PATIENT CARE, AND LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY.

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PROMOTING LEADERSHIP IN DERMATOLOGY AND EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY.

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THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (AOA) IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING MORE THAN 168,000 OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (DO'S) AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL STUDENTS. AS THE PRIMARY CERTIFYING BODY FOR DOS AND THE ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR ALL OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL SCHOOLS, THE AOA WORKS TO ACCENTUATE THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES AND THE DIVERSITY OF THE PROFESSION. IN ADDITION TO PROMOTING PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENCOURAGING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, THE AOA ADVOCATES AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT DOS, OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL STUDENTS AND PATIENTS.

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THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE (ASRM) IS DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE. THE SOCIETY ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN EVIDENCE-BASED LIFE-LONG EDUCATION AND LEARNING, THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF THE HIGHEST ETHICAL AND QUALITY STANDARDS IN PATIENT CARE, AND THROUGH ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF PHYSICIANS AND AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND THEIR PATIENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have special training and expertise in one clinical area of practice which focuses on a specific age group, an organ system of the body, or on complex scientific techniques developed to diagnose or treat certain types of disorders.

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TO CERTIFY THAT OUR DIPLOMATES DEMONSTRATE THE REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR DISCIPLINE TO THE BENEFIT OF PATIENTS.

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TO PROMOTE THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF CHEST DISEASES THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, AND RESEARCH.

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THE ABEM MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN THE SPECIALTY OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. ABEM'S PURPOSES ARE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE; TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND SUBSPECIALTIES; TO ENHANCE EMERGENCY MEDICINE EDUCATION AND RELATED SUBSPECIALTIES; TO EVALUATE PHYSICIANS AND PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INITIAL AND CONTINUOUS CERTIFICATION IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND ITS SUBSPECIALTIES; TO ENHANCE THE VALUE OF CERTIFICATION FOR ABEM DIPLOMATES; AND TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSION BY REPORTING THE CERTIFICATION STATUS OF THE DIPLOMATES OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. THE AMERICAN BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE IS A PRIMARY CERTIFYING ORGANIZATION FOR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS IN THE UNITED STATES. IT DEVELOPS, ADMINISTERS, SCORES, AND REPORTS RESULTS FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS. THERE ARE CURRENTLY APPROXIMATELY 43,000 PHYSICIANS CERTIFIED BY ABEM. ABEM ALSO PROVIDES

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SEE SCHEDULE O.THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY IS TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS, PATHOLOGISTS AND MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS.

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ADVANCING GENERAL DENTISTRY AND ORAL HEALTH THROUGH QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

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TO ADVANCE THE NEEDS OF THE PAINT AND COATINGS INDUSTRY AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK IN IT.

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TO OFFER EXAMINATIONS AS A ROUTE TO CERTIFICATION TO FURTHER DEVELOP, EXPAND AND IMPROVE THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSION AS A WHOLE.

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REPRESENT MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS & DEVICE MANUFACTURERS ON REGULATORY & LEGISLATIVE ISSUES.

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BE THE LEADING VOICE OF MEDICINE TO MAKE MINNESOTA THE HEALTHIEST STATE & THE BEST PLACE TO PRACTICE

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HARRIS COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY SERVES AS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR OVER 12,200 PHYSICIANS.

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THE PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION IS COMMITTED TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR MEMBERS AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC'S ORAL HEALTH.

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TO ASSURE THE PUBLIC THAT, VIA ITS PROCESS OF CERTIFICATION AND LIFELONG MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION, ITS DIPLOMATES HAVE MET THE AMERICAN BOARD OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY'S PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY - HEAD AND NECK SURGERY.