- American Academy of Dermatology
- Schaumburg
Provides members with dermatology related information, training/education and conducts the largest annual meeting for dermatologists in the world.
www.aad.org
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Rosemont
Provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons, allied health professionals, and the public.
www.aaos.org
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Chicago
www.aapd.org
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Chicago
National medical society representing physiatrists, physicians who are specialists in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
www.aapmr.org
- American Association of Endodontists
- Chicago
National organization representing the specialty of endodontics or root canal treatment.
www.aae.org
- American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
- Chicago
www.aann.org
- American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
- Oakbrook Terrace
Outlines charitable work, legislative affairs, and membership information.
www.aapiusa.org
- American Association of Women Dentists
- Chicago
Dedicated to enhancing and promoting participation and leadership for women in organized dentistry.
www.womendentists.org
- American College of Chest Physicians
- Northbrook
www.chestnet.org
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- Chicago
www.ache.org
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Arlington Heights
www.acoem.org
- American College of Surgeons
- Chicago
Scientific and educational association of surgeons improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
www.facs.org
- American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
- Glenview
www.acrm.org
- American Medical Technologists
- Park Ridge
Offers certification for laboratory technicians, medical assistants, phlebotomists, and dental assistants.
www.amt1.com
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine [sportsmed.]
- Rosemont
An association of orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals.
www.sportsmed.org
- American Society for Healthcare Engineering
- Chicago
Organization for facilities managers, engineers, clinical engineering/medical equipment managers, and professionals in the fields of health care design and construction, and safety.
www.ashe.org
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- Park Ridge
An educational and professional association of physicians. Site provides patient education materials and membership information.
www.asahq.org
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- Arlington Heights
Dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus.
www.fascrs.org
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Glenview
Professional society of pediatric hematologists and oncologists, who study and treat childhood cancer and blood diseases. The site serves both patients and professionals.
www.aspho.org
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Arlington Heights
Provides comprehensive information on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures as well as a physician referral service. Includes before and after photos.
www.plasticsurgery.org
- Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America: APPNA
- Westmont
www.appna.org
- Association of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
- Glenview
Professional organization of pediatric oncology nurses dedicated to promoting an optimal level of nursing care for pediatric oncology patients and their families.
www.apon.org
- Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
- Glenview
Promotes and advances professional rehabilitation nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research.
www.rehabnurse.org
- Chicago Radiological Society
- Chicago
Contains information about meetings, activities, officers, and history.
www.chi-rad-soc.org
- Clinical Orthopaedic Society (COS)
- Chicago
Society for the study of clinical orthopaedic care.
www.cosociety.org
- College of American Pathologists
- Northfield
Serving over 15,000 physician members and the laboratory community worldwide.
www.cap.org
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Park Ridge
www.ena.org
- Healthcare Financial Management Association@ - Westchester
dir.yahoo.com/.../Business_to_Business/Health_Care
- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)@ - Chicago
dir.yahoo.com/.../Healthcare_Information_and_Management_Systems_Society__HIMSS_
- Hellenic American Dental Society
- Chicago
www.hads.com
- Hispanic Dental Association
- Chicago
Benefits, activities, goals, scholarships and annual meeting.
www.hdassoc.org
- Illinois Psychological Association
- Chicago
Includes legislative alerts, position openings, programs and more.
members.aol.com/ilpsypage/index.htm
- International College of Surgeons
- Chicago
Worldwide federation of general surgeons and surgical specialists.
www.ficsonline.org
- Latino Social Workers Organization
- Chicago
Dedicated to promote the professional development of Latino social workers and to advocate, support and participate in addressing concerns and issues that impact the Latino community.
www.lswo.org
- National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS)
- Lombard
Nonprofit, professional association that provides expertise in the areas of provider credentialing, medical staff services and provider relations.
www.namss.org
- National Association of Medical Communicators
- Chicago
Unites and supports medical journalists and communicators as they provide health information to consumers via various media.
metalab.unc.edu/namc
- Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
- Rosemont
Nonprofit fundraising and grantmaking foundation.
www.oref.org
- Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS)
- Elk Grove Village
Improving the health care of children by conducting national collaborative practice-based research addressing primary care issues.
www.aap.org/pros/index.htm
- Radiological Society of North America
- Oak Brook
Promotes and develops the highest standards of radiology and related sciences through education and research.
www.rsna.org
- Society of Thoracic Surgery
- Chicago
www.sts.org
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