American College of Physicians

190 N Independence Mall W Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 351-2600

The American College of Physicians

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a diverse community of internal medicine specialists and subspecialists united by a commitment to excellence. Internists apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.
With 161,000 members in countries across the globe, ACP is the largest medical-specialty society in the world. ACP and its physician members lead the profession in education, standard-setting, and the sharing of knowledge to advance the science and practice of internal medicine.

Mission

To enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.

Vision

To be recognized globally as the leader in promoting quality patient care, advocacy, education and career fulfillment in internal medicine and its subspecialties.

Goals

To establish and promote the highest clinical standards and ethical ideals;
To promote and respect diversity, inclusion, and equity in all aspects of the profession;
To welcome, consider and respect the many diverse voices of internal medicine and its subspecialties and work together for the benefit of the public, patients, our members, and our profession;
To serve the professional needs of the membership, support healthy lives for physicians, enhance career satisfaction and advance internal medicine as a career;
To advocate responsible positions on individual health and on public policy related to health care for the benefit of the public, patients, the medical profession, and our members;
To be the foremost comprehensive education and information resource for all internists;
To recognize excellence and distinguished contributions across internal medicine; and
To promote and conduct research to enhance the quality of practice, the education and continuing education of internists, and the significance of internal medicine to physicians and the public.

Core Values

Core values answer the question: "How do we want to act as we move toward achieving our vision?" Core values are consistent with the mission of the College and help people make daily decisions about how to act.

Excellence

We strive for excellence and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards.

Professionalism

We work with expertise, commitment, integrity, and humility.

Leadership

We recognize and inspire leadership that upholds the highest standards of patient care, professionalism, education, policy development, and advocacy.

Compassion

We respect the dignity of others and are sensitive and empathic to their needs.

Inclusion

We embrace diversity and inclusion to foster engagement, belonging, and respect in all that we do.

Equity and Justice

We create a just and equitable culture without barriers or limits to our members, patients, and the profession.

Well-being

We cultivate a culture of caring for and about each other, and we advocate for and create systems changes that promote personal and professional fulfillment.
Source: https://www.acponline.org/

https://www.acponline.org/