Medical Associations

AdvaMed

The Advanced Medical Technology Association, AdvaMed, advocates for policies that advance medical technologies and patient access to these technologies. The association promotes a global environment that promotes rapid product approvals, reimbursement and access to markets worldwide.

American Academy of Neurology

This international association of neurologists provides useful information for its members, providers, patients and caregivers.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides continuing education to orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (also AAOS) advocates for musculoskeletal patients and professionals.

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

The goal of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research and education. The association publishes six journals and a magazine, hosts conferences and promotes cancer research worldwide.

American College of Cardiology (ACC)

The 37,000-member ACC promotes quality cardiovascular care by supporting education, research, and development of standards and guidelines.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

With more than 52,000 members, ACOG advocates for women’s health care, provides continuing education for its members and promotes patient education and increased awareness of women’s health issues.

American College of Surgeons

This association of surgeons strives to improve the quality of care for surgical patients by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.

American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association strives to prevent and cure diabetes as well as to improve the lives of people who have diabetes. The organization advocates for patients, funds research, publishes information and delivers services to communities. .

American Heart Association

The goal of the American Heart Association is to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease and stroke through research, education and public health advocation.

American Medical Association (AMA)

The AMA promotes the advancement of medical science, improves education standards and improves public health. The organization decides policy issues and advocates for patients and physicians.

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

The goal of the ASMBS is to improve public health and well being by reducing obesity and related diseases worldwide.

American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

The ASMBS is an organization that educates bariatric surgeons and patients about the use or bariatric surgery to treat morbid obesity.

American Urological Association (AUA)

The AUA is a professional organization for urologists. It provides a variety of educational programs for its members and patients

Mayo Clinic Consumer Health Website

This site provides extensive medical information for consumers/patients who want to find information about specific health conditions and topics.

North American Spine Society (NASS)

NASS, a multidisciplinary medical organization, fosters high quality, evidence‐based, and ethical spine care by promoting education, research and advocacy.

OCTANe Event Calendar

The OCTANe Program Series connects biomedical and IT entrepreneurs, educators, researchers, investors and venture capitalists in Orange County, Calif.

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

Representing more than 6,000 surgeons and allied health professionals worldwide, SAGES brings minimal access surgery, endoscopy and emerging techniques to patients in every country. The mission of SAGES is to provide leadership in surgery, particularly gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery, to optimize patient care through education, research and innovation.