Healthcare Professional Associations & Organizations

List of Healthcare Professional Associations & Organizations

The following List of Healthcare Professional Associations & Organizations features a compilation of membership-based organizations for healthcare professionals.

Joining professional associations is a great way to pursue professional development and connect with like-minded healthcare professionals. It also enhances your credentials on your Resume and LinkedIn profile.

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I recommend using this list as a starting point to identify organizations you're interested in joining, then researching membership costs, eligibility, and how each aligns with your career goals.

Here's the List:

• Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
• Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) is a membership-based organization providing leadership, education, and advocacy in the burgeoning profession of geriatric care management.
• American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) is a unifying community for registered nurses in all ambulatory care settings.
• American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) is a membership-based organization for professionals dedicated to advancing the science of health behavior.
• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is the largest, most influential, and most representative group of dermatologists in the United States.
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is a membership-based organization for family medicine physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to primary care.
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons.
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is a membership-based organization dedicated to advancing the field of orthopaedic surgery.
• American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) represents specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
• American Academy of PAs (AAPA) is the only national professional association that represents all PAs across all medical settings and specialties in all 50 states.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a professional membership organization of 66,000 pediatricians committed to optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being.
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is a membership organization dedicated to providing education and certification to medical coders.
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is a membership-based organization for physicians, researchers, and allied health providers in the field of sleep medicine.
• American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) is a membership-based organization for male nurses and nursing students.
• American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is the world's premier organization for lifelong learning, growth and support of physician leaders.
• American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has been committed to enhancing your professionalism as a respiratory care practitioner.
• American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) is a membership-based organization for cardiothoracic surgeons and professionals in thoracic surgery.
• American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice, education, and research of clinical endocrinology.
• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world, representing the interests of more than 500,000 nurses.
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the science and art of endocrine surgery.
• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) is a membership organization for gynecologists and healthcare professionals specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
• American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) is the premier professional organization in healthcare administrative management.
• American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the study, research, and clinical practice of hip and knee surgery.
• American Association of Immunologists (AAI) is the largest and most prestigious professional association of immunologists in the world with over 7,700 members.
• American Association of Managed Care Nurses (AAMCN) is a non-profit organization representing RNs, NPs, LVN/LPNs, & nursing students.
• American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) is an international society established to promote and support the medical dosimetry profession.
• American Association of Medical Society Executives (AAMSE) is membership-based professional association for medical society executives.
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a membership-based organization for neurosurgeons and medical professionals specializing in neurosurgery.
• American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) is a membership organization for nurses and healthcare professionals dedicated to the care of patients with neurological disorders.
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional association representing CRNAs and student nurse anesthetists nationwide.
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) empowers all nurse practitioners to advance quality health care through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership.
• American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) is the primary association for the largest group of health care professionals serving the workplace.
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) represents more than 9,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States.
• American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) is a membership organization for professionals involved in tissue banking and transplantation.
• American Case Management Association (ACMA) is an association for health care delivery system case management and transitions of care (TOC) professionals.
• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the leading professional specialty society for emergency physicians.
• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is a membership-based professional society for leaders who are dedicated to improving health.
• American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACCO) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice and education of chiropractic orthopedics.
• American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) is the only non-profit professional membership organization dedicated to the development and advancement of physician advisors.
• American College of Surgeons (ACS) is the largest organization for surgeons advancing quality surgical care.
• American Head & Neck Society (AHNS) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and multidisciplinary care in head and neck oncology.
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a professional organization for the field of effective management of health data and medical records.
• American Medical Association (AMA) is the premier national organization providing timely, essential resources to empower physicians, residents and medical students.
• American Medical Association Alliance (AMAA) is dedicated to supporting the families of physicians and advancing health, education, and advocacy initiatives.
• American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is a membership-based professional association committed to advancing the nephrology nursing specialty.
• American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) advances community-based services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association which advocates for all registered nurses and the patients they serve.
• American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) is designed to advance the field of nursing informatics through communication, education, research and professional activities.
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) advances the occupational therapy profession through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.
• American Optometric Association (AOA) represents the profession of optometry who take a leading role in an individual's overall eye and vision care.
• American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is dedicated to advancing the orthotic and prosthetic profession for orthotists, prosthetists, and others in the orthotic and prosthetic industry.
• American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and viable community of pediatric surgeons.
• American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) represents clinicians, engineers, and researchers working in artificial organs, medical devices, and related life-support technologies.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is dedicated to advancing the practice, education, and standards of clinical pathology and laboratory medicine.
• American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) is a membership-based association devoted to professionals who design, build, maintain, and operate health care facilities.
• American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) is the leader in advancing safe and trusted healthcare through enterprise risk management.
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to maintaining the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology.
• American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT) is responsible for the standards of technologist/technician competency in all areas of anesthesia.
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer.
• American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) is dedicated to advancing the study, practice, and education of dermatopathology.
• American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET – The Neurodiagnostic Society) is dedicated to the advancement of electroneurodiagnostic technology.
• American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice, research, and education of emergency radiology.
• American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatments of blood disorders.
• American Society of Pharmacovigilance (ASP) is a national biomedical and healthcare network with membership open to all healthcare professionals.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing quality care in plastic surgery.
• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is committed to advancing and elevating the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession.
• American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) is dedicated to advancing the science of regional anesthesiology and pain medicine.
• American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) is dedicated to advancing the care, research, and education related to female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
• American Urological Association (AUA) is a premier urologic association providing invaluable support to the urologic community.
• Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is comprised of orthopaedic surgeons and medical professionals in the field of minimally-invasive orthopaedic surgery.
• Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to supporting massage therapists and bodywork practitioners.
• Association for Academic Pathology (AAPath) advances academic pathology through education, research, and leadership in medical schools and teaching hospitals.
• Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) is a membership-based organization that represents professionals in the field of laboratory medicine.
• Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) is dedicated to advancing the specialty practice of nursing professional development to enhance healthcare outcomes.
• Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading professional association for infection preventionists (IPs) with more than 15,000 members.
• Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) is the world's largest membership organization of hearing and balance researchers.
• Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) is a membership-based organization for professionals involved in road traffic injury prevention and automotive safety.
• Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) is a membership-based organization for individuals involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and biotherapies.
• Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) welcomes biomedical equipment technicians, clinical engineers, and others involved in healthcare technology management.
• Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) is a membership organization for professionals responsible for caring for the patient and resident care environment across all care settings.
• Association for Vascular Access (AVA) is an association of healthcare professionals dedicated to promote the emerging vascular access specialty.
• Association of Academic Radiology (AAR) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing academic radiology.
• Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is a membership-based organization for American Indian physicians, medical students, and healthcare professionals.
• Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) advances the field of child life by fostering research and promoting the efficacy of child life practice.
• Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) is dedicated to advancing the practice, education, and research of diabetes care and self-management.
• Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) furthers the use of visual media to advance life sciences, medicine, and healthcare through a worldwide network of specialized interdisciplinary professionals.
• Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses (AMPHL) is a membership-based organization dedicated to supporting medical professionals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) is the professional organization for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses and related healthcare professionals.
• Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) represents the interests of more than 160,000 perioperative nurses.
• Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) is a membership-based organization dedicated to advancing the professional rehabilitation nursing practice.
• Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) is the oldest and most widely-recognized professional organization for surgical technologists and surgical assistants.
• Case Management Society of America (CMSA) provides professional collaboration across the healthcare continuum to advocate for improved health outcomes.
• College of American Pathologists (CAP) is dedicated to advancing excellence in laboratory medicine and ensuring high standards in pathology practice.
• Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing and emergency care through advocacy, expertise, innovation and leadership.
• Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) exists to champion ethical practice and compliance standards for ethics and compliance professionals.
• HOSA-Future Health Professionals is dedicated to empowering future leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience.
• Infusion Nurses Society (INS) is a membership organization representing infusion nurses and other clinicians who are engaged in the specialty practice of infusion therapy.
• Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of functional medicine.
• International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) is the foremost trusted authority representing healthcare security and safety professionals.
• International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC) serves clinicians and public health professionals involved in HIV/AIDS care, research, and prevention.
• International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) is the premier global association for professionals involved in private rehabilitation.
• International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy.
• Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is a healthcare business association that offers individual membership for professionals who lead medical practices.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a membership-based professional and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
• National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quality child care by strengthening the profession of family child care.
• National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) is the only organization dedicated to healthcare quality professionals.
• National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a national professional membership and advocacy association for addiction treatment providers.
• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) is dedicated to advancing CNS practice and education and assuring the public access to quality CNS services.
• National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) is dedicated to excellence in the management of patient access services.
• National Association of Medical Doctors (NAMD) is a membership-based organization for physicians, medical professionals, and healthcare leaders dedicated to supporting the careers of doctors.
• National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) is a membership organization of physician medical examiners, medical death investigators and death investigation system administrators.
• National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) is the advocate and leading change agent for the neonatal nursing profession to optimize care for neonates and their families.
• National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of holistic and functional nutrition.
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is dedicated to advancing the role, education, and practice of pediatric nurse practitioners and related pediatric healthcare providers.
• National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) is a membership organization comprised of state emergency medical services (EMS) officials.
• National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) is the leading national organization focused exclusively on the fight against health care fraud.
• National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) advances access to family planning and sexual and reproductive health services.
• National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is the world's leading and largest funeral service association, serving 19,700 individual members.
• National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC) is dedicated to advancing the practice of healthcare business consulting.
• North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) is dedicated to advancing care in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.
• North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the multidisciplinary study and treatment of skull base disorders.
• Professional Association of Caregivers (PAC) is a membership-based organization dedicated to supporting professional caregivers.
• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is an international society of radiologists, medical physicists and other medical professionals.
• Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is the largest global organization of and for those involved with the regulation of healthcare and related products.
• Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) supports nurses and advanced practice providers who care for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
• Societies for Pediatric Urology (SPU) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the care, research, and education related to urologic conditions in children.
• Society for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI) is dedicated to advancing the practice, education, and research of advanced body imaging techniques.
• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of cardiovascular interventional care.
• Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS) is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the neuroscience community through advocacy, education, and mentorship.
• Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) serves and represents healthcare professionals focusing on strategy development and implementation.
• Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) is dedicated to advancing the practice, education, and research of anesthesia for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the care, research, and education related to skin conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.
• Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) is dedicated to advancing the field of imaging informatics and digital imaging technologies in healthcare.
• Society for Pediatric Pathology (SPP) is dedicated to advancing the study, diagnosis, and understanding of diseases affecting infants, children, and adolescents.
• Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the care of children through excellence in pediatric imaging.
• Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice, research, and education of abdominal imaging.
• Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the science, education, and clinical practice of breast imaging.
• Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing effective health and physical education to support lifelong wellness.
• Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) is a medical society comprised of over 15,000 hospitalists, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and practice managers.
• Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is dedicated to advancing the specialty of interventional radiology through education, research, and advocacy.
• Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is dedicated to advancing nuclear medicine and molecular imaging to improve patient care and biomedical research.
• Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) is the only broad-based pediatric nursing organization founded for all nurses involved in the care of children and families.
• Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the clinical practice of medical ultrasound.
• Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice, research, and education of musculoskeletal imaging.
• Society of Thoracic Radiology (STR) is a membership-based organization dedicated to advancing the study, education, and clinical practice of thoracic imaging.
• Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of unconventional medical care.
• The Arc of the United States (The Arc) is dedicated to promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Urgent Care Association (UCA) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the urgent care industry through education, advocacy, and operational excellence.
• World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) is dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of molecular imaging in research and clinical practice.
• Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is dedicated to supporting nurses who specialize in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence conditions.

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