The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) provides our members with opportunities to grow in their profession broaden their expertise, and stay ahead of the curve on the latest advances in the practice of prevention. Visit an upcoming ACPM conference (which you can find on our medical conference calendar) or explore new education initiatives, no matter where you are in your career.
Our organization has programming for everyone. Receive access to our education and event offerings as an ACPM member.
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Education
Residency Programs
Preventive medicine is a specialty that bridges clinical practice and public health. Physicians completing a preventive medicine residency gain a breadth of skills that open many potential career paths in population health system management, public health and epidemiology, clinical care, health informatics, public health policy development, and much more.
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Preventive medicine physicians are licensed to practice by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM). The board also works to encourage the study, enhance the standards of practice, and advance the cause of preventive medicine. ABPM recognizes three preventive medicine specialty areas: aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, and public health and general preventive medicine. Candidates studying for the board examination can benefit from exclusive ACPM board review courses, study materials, and Ask the Expert sessions.
Receive Your Preventive Medicine Certification
Continuing Education
Advancement is available for all, and ACPM also assists you with keeping your existing certification up to date.
Complete Your Continuing Medical EducationEvents
There is never a shortage of topics to discuss in preventive medicine. ACPM provides a dynamic forum for the exchange of knowledge among preventive medicine specialists and offers high-quality professional development experiences, educational webinars, and networking events.
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ACPM Position Statements
ACPM coordinates the development of evidence-based position statements to outline the College’s perspective on critical health care issues where clear guidance for preventive medicine practitioners and other health care professionals may be necessary.
Read the Current Position Statements
Join ACPM
Want to be a part of the largest community of preventive medicine physicians? ACPM is proud to provide high quality educational opportunities and interactive events for our members.
Join us and consider contributing to our cause to improve communities through preventive medicine! For questions or assistance with any program or event, contact us at info@acpm.org or give us a call at (202) 466-2044.