Who We Are

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of internists — physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses in adults. ACP is the largest medical-specialty organization and second-largest physician group in the United States. Its membership of 126,000 includes internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and medical students, residents, and fellows.

Mission & Goals

ACP's Mission: To enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.

ACP's Mission & Goals

Core Values

Core values answer the question: "How do we want to act as we move toward achieving our vision?"

ACP's Core Values

Strategic Plan

ACP’s Strategic Plan was approved by the Board of Regents January 12, 2008.

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ACP Manual of Critical Care

ACP Manual of Critical Care

The definitive point-of-care guide to managing critical care patients.

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