American College of Physicians (ACP)

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a diverse community of internal medicine specialists and subspecialists united by a commitment to excellence. Internists apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. With 163,000 members in countries across the globe, ACP is the largest medical-specialty society in the world. ACP and its physician members lead the profession in education, standard-setting, and the sharing of knowledge to advance the science and practice of internal medicine.

Mission:
To enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.

Vision:
To be recognized globally as the leader in promoting quality patient care, advocacy, education and career fulfillment in internal medicine and its subspecialties.

Core Values:
Core values answer the question: "How do they want to act as they move toward achieving our vision?" Core values are consistent with the mission of the College and help people make daily decisions about how to act. Excellence
they strive for excellence and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards.

Professionalism
they work with expertise, commitment, integrity, and humility.

Leadership
they recognize and inspire leadership that upholds the highest standards of patient care, professionalism, education, policy development, and advocacy.

Compassion
They respect the dignity of others and are sensitive and empathic to their needs.

Inclusion
They embrace diversity and inclusion to foster engagement, belonging, and respect in all that they do.

Equity and Justice
They create a just and equitable culture without barriers or limits to our members, patients, and the profession.

Well-being
They cultivate a culture of caring for and about each other, and They advocate for and create systems changes that promote personal and professional fulfillment.