Professional Organizations

American Academy of Family Physicians   
The AAFP is the national association of family doctors. The Academy was founded in 1947 to promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public.

American Academy of Pediatrics    
The AAP was founded in 1930 in Detroit. Members dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

American College of Medical Genetics    
The ACMG is an organization composed of biochemical, clinical, cytogenetic, medical and molecular geneticists, genetic counselors and other health care professionals committed to the practice of medical genetics.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  
Founded in 1951, the ACOG is a membership organization of Obstetrician-Gynecologists dedicated to the advancement of women’s health through education, advocacy, practice, and research.

American College of Physicians     
The mission of the ACP is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.

American Medical Association    
Founded in 1847, the AMA sees its members as “much more than an organization of physicians. The AMA serves as the patient’s advocate and the physician’s voice.” Its web site was launched in 1995 with a mission to “promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.”

American Medical Association Alliance   
The AMA Alliance is the volunteer arm of the AMA. Comprising of physicians spouses, the Alliance is dedicated to promoting better health, ensuring sound health legislation, and fund-raising for medical education.

American Public Health Association
The APHA is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world. It influences public health policy and practice with its meetings, publications, educational services, advocacy efforts, etc.

American Society of Human Genetics 
The ASHG was established in 1948 to provide leadership in research, education, and service in human genetics. Accordingly, it elected to publish The American Journal of Human Genetics and sponsor an annual research meeting.  The human genetics community grew and spawned a new field of endeavor, genetic counseling, to support delivery of clinical genetics services. Over 5,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others involved in human genetics.

Genetics & Molecular Medicine Front Page: American Medical Association
This Web site provides education, advocacy, and news to physicians, healthcare providers and patients.

International Society of Nurses in Genetics   
ISONG is a nursing specialty organization dedicated to fostering the scientific and professional growth of nurses in human genetics.

National Society of Genetic Counselors    
The NSGC is an advocacy organization for the genetic-counseling profession that, among other things, offers patient referrals to genetic counselors.

World of Genetic Societies (PRO)    
This site serves as a directory of genetics professional and other related sites.