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AAP
American Academy of Pediatrics
The official site of the American Academy of Pediatrics – an organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
ABIM
American Board of Internal Medicine
ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
ABP
American Board of Pediatrics
The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). The ABP is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence.
ACGME
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is responsible for the Accreditation of post-MD medical training programs within the United States. Accreditation is accomplished through a peer review process and is based upon established standards and guidelines.
ACOG
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
ACOG is a nonprofit organization of women’s health care physicians advocating highest standards of practice, continuing member education and public awareness of women’s health care issues.
ACP
American College of Physicians
ACP is a national organization of internists, the largest medical-specialty organization, and second-largest physician group in the United States. The 154,000 members include internists, internal medicine subspecialists, medical students, residents, and fellows.
AOA
American Osteopathic Association
The AOA Serves as the professional family for more than 137,000 osteopathic physicians. The AOA works to advance the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine.
APPD
Association of Pediatric Program Directors
The Association of Pediatric Program Directors serves pediatric programs by leading the advancement of education to ensure the health and well-being of children.
Florida Board of Medicine
Board Overview
The Florida Board of Medicine regulates persons offering medical services to the public in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare, assure the highest degree of professional conduct.
Green Journal
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology is the Official Publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Popularly known as “The Green Journal,” Obstetrics & Gynecology publishes original articles and research studies on: scientific advances, new medical and surgical techniques, obstetric management, and clinical evaluation of drugs and instruments.
NRMP
National Residency Matching Program
The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) is a private, not-for-profit corporation established in 1952 to provide a uniform date of appointment to positions in graduate medical education (GME) in the United States.
UFCOML
University of Florida College of Medicine Libraries
The library research guides below are designed to help you find the materials you need related to Internal Medicine, ObGyn, and Pediatrics. They include resources available through the University of Florida Libraries and other reputable resources available online.
USMLE
United States Medical Licensing Examination
The USMLE assesses a physician’s ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles, and to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills, that are important in health and disease and that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care. Each of the three Steps of the USMLE complements the others; no Step can stand alone in the assessment of readiness for medical licensure.