About ACP

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The First 75 Years:

The history of ACP during the first 75 years has been divided into four critical eras: The Age of Identity, The Age of Knowledge, The Age of Collegial Cooperation, The Age of Social responsibility.

75 Years of ACP History

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 125,000 includes internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and medical students, residents, and fellows.

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Chapters & Regions

The American College of Physicians acts locally through its chapters and regions. To learn more about chapter services, structure and operate, see Local Connections.

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Committees & Councils

ACP Committees provide community representation for a variety of special interest groups at the national and local levels. Our committees are involved in policy development, education, career development, and more.

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