Pennsylvania College of Internal Medicines Changes Name to Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Physicians
Posted on: Friday, 10 November 2006, 12:00 CST
The Pennsylvania College of Internal Medicine (PCIM) has formally changed its name to the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Physicians (PA Chapter, ACP). This change was made to firmly establish the organization as the state chapter of the American College of Physicians and eliminate confusion among members and other organizations. The PCIM name was used in Pennsylvania following the national merger of the ACP with the ASIM.
"With over 6,000 members across the Commonwealth, the PA Chapter of the American College of Physicians is the largest medical specialty organization in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine," said John Derrickson, Executive Director for the PA Chapter of ACP, "In addition, we provide advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels of government to improve the health-care climate for patients and doctors in Pennsylvania."
About the American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is the nation's largest medical specialty society. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.
Membership
ACP membership includes about 120,000 members, including medical students. Members are physicians in general internal medicine and related subspecialties, including cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, hematology, rheumatology, neurology, pulmonary disease, oncology, infectious diseases, allergy and immunology, and geriatrics.
There are seven classes of ACP membership. Medical Student Member, Associate, Member, Fellow, Master, and Honorary Fellow each reflect various stages of physicians' careers. In addition, ACP offers Affiliate membership for Fellow members of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
For additional information about the PA Chapter of the ACP, please contact John Derrickson, Executive Director, at 800-846-7746 or email to pcim.hq@verizon.net.
Source: Business Wire
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