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Overview
The
American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) was
founded in 1954, six years after the establishment
of the American Board of Preventive Medicine. ACPM is the professional society comprising
physicians who are Board certified and/or engaged
in the practice of preventive medicine. The membership
includes over 2,000 individuals.
Mission
Statement
The American College of
Preventive Medicine is the professional organization
of physician specialists who practice preventive
medicine. ACPM
advances the science and practice of disease prevention
and health promotion. ACPM provides leadership in research, professional
education, development of public policy and enhancement
of standards for preventive medicine.
The American College
of Preventive Medicine is the national medical
society of physicians whose primary interest and
expertise are in disease prevention and health
promotion. Specialists in preventive medicine are uniquely
trained in both clinical medicine and public health. They have the skills needed to understand
and reduce the risks of disease, disability and
death in individuals and in population groups. Physicians
trained in preventive medicine work in public health
and community agencies, in health care delivery
organizations and systems, in primary care settings,
in workplaces, and in academia. The
College membership constitutes a major national
resource of expertise in disease prevention and
health promotion, areas vital to protecting and
improving the nation's health.
Major
Goals
· Providing
educational opportunities for its members.
· Advocating
public policies consistent with scientific principles
of the discipline.
· Participating
in national forums to address important professional
and policy concerns.
Communicating developments
in the specialty through a peer-reviewed journal,
newsletter, and other timely publications.
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Website
http://www.acpm.org/
President
Dorothy S. Lane, MD, MPH
[2001]
Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Preventive Medicine
SUNY - Stony Brook School of Medicine
Health Sciences Center, L4 181
Stony Brook, NY 11794
(631) 444-2094
Fax: (631) 444-2202
dlane@dean.som.sunysb.edu
President Elect
Robert G. Harmon, MD [2003]
Vice President and National Medical Director
Optum/UnitedHealth Group
8201 Greensboro Drive
Suite 500
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 394-7636
Fax: (703) 394-7583
bob_g_harmon@uhc.com
Secretary-Treasurer
Arthur L. Frank, MD [2002]
Vice-President for Medical Education
University of Texas
Health Center at Tyler
11937 US Highway 271
Tyler, TX 75708-3154
(903)-877-7250
Fax: (903)-877-5902
arthur.frank@uthct.edu
Public Health Regent
Jean M. Malecki, MD [2002]
Director
Palm Beach County
Public Health Unit
P.O. Box 29
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
(561) 355-3120
Fax: (561) 355-3165
jean_malecki@doh.state.fl.us
Immediate Past President
George K. Anderson, MD
[2003]
8034 Kidwell Hill Court
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 748-0418
(703)-448-9648
docgeo@erols.com
Executive
Director
Jordan H. Richland, MPH
American College of Preventive Medicine
1307 New York Ave., NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 466-2044
Fax: (202) 466-2662
jhr@acpm.org
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