Specializations

Sites devoted to particular practice areas; e.g. podiatry, proctology, ophthalmology, ear-nose-throat, etc.

Sub-headings:

Cardiology

Sports Medicine

Resources in this category:

The American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.aad.org/

"The American Academy of Dermatology...embodies excellence in patient care, education and research; adherence to ethical conduct; and responsiveness to its members and to the public." This site provides links regarding public and patient information, professional information and organizations, and press releases.

American Academy of Neurology
http://www.aan.com/professionals/

"A professional organization representing neurologists worldwide. Neurology is the medical science dedicated to unraveling the secrets of the universe within, from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases to stroke and migraine. This site provides information to both medical professionals and to the public."

The American Association of Immunologists
http://www.aai.org/

"The purpose of AAI shall be to advance knowledge of immunology and related disciplines, to foster interchange of ideas and information among investigators in the various disciplines and to promote an understanding of the field of immunology." This site provides links to information regarding question and answer sessions with real immunologists, news, meetings, membership, education and classes online, newsletters, upcoming programs and related sites.

American Association of Physician Specialists Inc.
http://www.aapsga.org/index.html

The American Association of Physician Specialists Inc."coordinates the administrative and testing activities of affiliated boards of certification as well as serving as the official headquarters for twelve separate professional Academies of Medicine." They offer certification information along with important information for annual meetings among the 12 different specialties.

The American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
http://www.acponline.org/

"The American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM) 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." This site includes membership information, information on continuing medical education, links to local chapters, news, and a host of other resources for physicians and students. Links to information about the history of medicine are also featured.

American Podiatric Medical Association
http://www.apma.org/s_apma/index.asp

The members of the APMA are podiatrists who treat the majority of America's foot ailments. Podiatrists specialize in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. Website presents patient-targeted information on foot care, educational resources, careers in podiatry, and organization information.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
http://www.asha.org/default.htm

³ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 91,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. This site is a resource for ASHA members, persons interested in information about communication disorders, and for those wanting career and membership information.² Site contains information on Educational Programs, ASHA Convention, The ASHA Store, Publications, Career Information, Consumer Information, News Releases, and Classified Advertising.

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
http://www.naemt.org/

"The mission of National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, Inc. is to assure a professional representative organization to receive and represent the views and opinions of pre-hospital care personnel and to thus influence the future advancement of EMS as an allied health profession. NAEMT will serve it's professional membership through educational programs, liaison activities, development of national standards and reciprocity and the development of programs to benefit pre-hospital care personnel."

Society of Toxicologic Pathologists
http://www.toxpath.org/

"The Society of Toxicologic Pathologists is a non-profit association of pathologists, whose principal aim is the advancement of pathology as it pertains to changes elicited by pharmacological, chemical and environmental agents and factors that modify these responses." The society publishes the scholarly journal Toxicologic Pathology.

This site offers information about joining the society, upcoming meetings, and career development tips.

American Academy of Ophthamology
http://www.aao.org/

"Since its founding in 1896, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has been committed to achieving accessible, appropriate and affordable eye care for the public by serving the educational and professional needs of ophthalmologists." This site provides links to information regarding seminars, meetings, technology, archives, on-line forums, surgery videos, "ask the doctor", and other projects.