General Resources

• Acurian (Provides both investigators and patients with information on innovative drug therapies and enables them to register their interest in participating in the drug trial process)
• Alcius (A Clinical Development Organization providing international feasibility, monitoring and auditing services for complex studies (Phase I-IV) in multiple therapeutic areas.)
• American Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians (Non-profit association dedicated to enhancing the proficiency of pharmaceutical physicians, promoting the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge concerning the therapeutic action, investigation, and development of medicines and diagnostics and protecting the welfare of patients and study subjects)
• American Health Consultants (Publisher of print and electronic healthcare resources, as well as a provider of conferences and continuing education options)
• American Medical Association (Promoting the science and art of medicine and the betterment of public health by being the patient's advocate and the physician's voice)
• American Medical Directors Association (Professional association committed to the continuous improvement of the quality of patient care for medical directors and other physicians who practice in the long term care continuum)
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) (An international society comprised of individuals dedicated to clinical research and development)
• Bert Spilker & Associates, LLC (Provides high level consulting services on regulatory, clinical and development strategies or problems)
• Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) (Provides information on Canada's generic drug industry)
• clinicalhome Shopper! (A buyers guide of products and services for the clinical trials industry)
• Current Drugs (Produces the Investigational Drugs database (IDdb) covering all aspects of drug development worldwide, from first patent to eventual launch or discontinuation and the licensing/business development database, IDeals.)
• DrugDev123.com (Forum for communication between the sponsors of clinical research, and the individuals and organisations that perform and facilitate clinical trials)
• Drug Information Association (DIA) (The leading, member-driven, multi-disciplinary non-profit association provides a neutral global forum for the exchange and dissemination of information on the discovery, development, evaluation, and utilization of medicines and related healthcare technologies through workshops, conferences, and training courses which offer continuing education credits)
• Food and Drug Administration (Ensuring that the food we eat is safe and wholesome, the cosmetics we use won't hurt us, the medicines and medical devices we use are safe and effective, and that radiation-emitting products won't do us harm)
• freeCME.com (Offers specialty tests so that researchers, physicians, and other professionals can earn free continuing medical education credits quickly)
• Healthlinks (A complementary resource site for healthcare consumers and professionals, providing links to thousands of healthcare services and products, education, dental and medical Content, hospitals and employment web sites)
• Knowledge Express (Provides Life Sciences business development executives a one-stop online service covering licensing opportunities, company profiles, royalty rates, contract details, domestic and international patents and applications, product pipeline, industry news and market intelligence.)
• Medical Economics Magazine (Informing, educating, and assisting busy primary-care doctors)
• MediLexicon (A dictionary of Pharmaceutical Medicine including acronyms and abbreviations)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Acquiring new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability, from the rarest genetic disorder to the common cold)
• National Library of Medicine (Online library of medical books, journals, and reports)
• OmniMedicalSearch.com (A meta-search engine that can simultaneously search over 30 databases, including authoritative medical search engines, image libraries, and health and medical news)
• PDR Bookstore (Browse the inventory of products by selecting one of the product catalogs)
• PDR Online (A medical and healthcare Web site customized for specific audiences: consumers, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists)
• Premier, Inc. (Clinical Research Services' mission is to improve the health of communities by assisting in the timely application and development of new therapies, procedures and devices to improve patient care. For more information on Premier's Clinical Research Services, please email clinicalresearchservices@premierinc.com)
• RegSource (Provides complete U.S., European and other global regulatory information on drugs/biotechnology and medical devices, relevant Federal Register notices indexed by subject area, a Clinical Investigator's Page and expanded information on GCP/GMP,CMC, Labeling, Compliance and Warning Letters)
• Society for Clinical Data Management Non-profit professional society founded to advance the discipline of Clinical Data Management)
• Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) (Providing training and continuing education for clinical research professionals and establishing and maintaining an international certification program for clinical research professionals)
• WebMD (An end-to-end Internet healthcare company connecting physicians and consumers to the entire healthcare industry)

Cardiology/Vascular

• American College of Chest Physicians (Provides physicians, researchers, and health-care practitioners with continuing education courses and products)
• The European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiologists (Forum in Europe for international scientific discussions and exchange of ideas in the field of cardiothoracic anaesthesia and related topics and to promote education and development in this field)
• European Society of Cardiology (Dedicated to improving the quality of life of the European population by reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease)
• The International Academy of Cardiology (Dedicated to the advancement of global research in cardiovascular medicine through the support of scientific meetings and publications)
• Society for Vascular Medicine and Biology (An organization and community of vascular professionals)
• Society of Geriatric Cardiology (Not-for-profit organization devoted to the increasing numbers of aging men and women throughout the world with cardiovascular diseases)
• Society for Vascular Ultrasound (Organization completely dedicated to the advancement of noninvasive vascular technology)

Dental/Maxillofacial Surgery

• Academy of General Dentistry (Represent the interests of general dentists and to foster their continued proficiency though continuing dental education in order to better serve the public)
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Information on cosmetic dentistry and provides a cosmetic dentist referral program)
• American Association of Endodontists (Patient information to help answer your questions on endodontic topics)
• American College of Prosthodontics (The official sponsoring organization for the specialty of prosthodontics)
• American Dental Association (The ADA is the professional association of dentists dedicated to serving both the public and the profession of dentistry)

Dermatology/Plastic Surgery

• American Academy of Dermatology (Provides members with dermatology related information, training/education and conducts the largest annual meeting for dermatologists in the world)

Endocrinology

• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (Professional medical society of physicians who offer specialized programs in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics) and its associated conditions)
• The Endocrine Society (Organization dedicated to promoting excellence in research, education and clinical practice in the field of endocrinology)
• WebMD Diabetes Condition Center (An in-depth guide on all aspects of diabetes, including articles on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the prevention of diabetes)
• Women in Endocrinology (Organization devoted to promoting and facilitating the professional development and advancement of women in the field of Endocrinology)

Gastroenterology

• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Represents gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other digestive health specialists committed to furthering the knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of GI disease through the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques)
• Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (Professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing)
• World Organization of Gastroenterology (Contribute to the development of gastroenterology worldwide; to maintain contact with the affiliated gastroenterological associations and societies; to foster interaction, education and ethics)

Hematology

• American Society of Hematology (Clinicians and scientists committed to engaging in charitable, scientific, and educational activities that promote the exchange and diffusion of information and ideas relating to blood, blood-forming tissues, and blood diseases)

Immunology/Infectious Diseases

• European Society of Reproductive and Developmental Immunology (ESRADI) (Aims to encourage development and promote research concerning immunological processes in reproductive and developmental physiology and morphology, pathology and therapeutics)
• HIV InSite (Strives to advance the prevention and care of HIV infection and related illnesses worldwide through the development, organization, and dissemination of expert knowledge)
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (Represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases)

Musculoskeletal

• American Physical Therapy Association (National professional organization focusing on advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education)
• American Chiropractic Association (Professional organization designed to preserve, protect, improve and promote the chiropractic profession)
• National Rehabilitation Assocation (For rehab professionals and disability therapists, offering seminars, government advocacy, publications, insurance and more)

Nephrology/Urology

• American Urological Association, Inc. (An educational non-profit organization, the AUA pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care)
• Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (Dedicated to educating health care professionals and the public on family planning, contraception and other reproductive health issues)
• Johns Hopkins Men's Health Electronic Resource Guide (Content provided by Johns Hopkins faculty, intended to provide primary care physicians with concise and timely information about the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect male patients)

Neurology

• American Headache Society (Professional society of health care providers dedicated to the study and treatment of headache and face pain)
• National Aging Research Institute (Biological, clinical and service delivery dealing with the causes and consequences of aging and its social accompaniments)
• National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (Organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. Includes a searchable member directory)

Obstetrics/Gynecology

• American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (The organization of health care professionals committed to improving health through the study, prevention, diagnosis and management of lower genital tract disorders)
• Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Women's health educators.) Association of Reproductive Health Professionals - (Dedicated to educating health care professionals and the public on family planning, contraception and other reproductive health issues)
• Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (Dedicated to educating health care professionals and the public on family planning, contraception and other reproductive health issues)
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (Dedicated to establishing and promoting the highest standards of nursing practice)
• The North American Menopause Society (Resource to healthcare provider and the public, which promotes understanding of menopause, and thereby improving the health of women as they approach menopause)
• Society for Women's Health Research (Mission to improve the health of women through research and works to increase funding for research on women's health)

Oncology

• Lustgarten Foundation (A private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to making advances in the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer)
• National Consortium of Breast Centers (Non-profit organization of breast health professionals from all disciplines who network and focus on the development, implementation and expansion of breast center programs to enhance breast health care for the general public)
• Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (Non-profit, international organization made up of obstetricians and gynecologists specializing in gynecologic oncology)
• WebMD Cancer Condition Center (A comprehensive resource on all aspects of cancer, with guides on different types of cancer, and information on clinical trials)

Ophthalmology

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (Building the global ophthalmic community through leadership, development of information resources, and networking)
• American Board of Ophthalmology (Provides information on certification and recertification of ophthalmologists in the United States)
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Mission is to raise standards and skills of anterior segment surgeons through clinical and practice management education and to work with patients, government and the medical community to promote delivery of quality eye care)
• Opticians Association of America (Represents the business and professional interests of opticians)
• Vision Council of America (Offers an array of resources to eyecare professionals)

Otolaryngology

• American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (Dedicated to the education and communication of how to handle Allergies, especially those that directly affect the systems of ear, nose and throat)
• American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery (Society of Physicians who treat disorders of the ear, nose and throat and related structures of the head and neck)
• American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) (Professional, scientific, and credentialing association for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally)
• Association for Research in Otoloaryngology (An international association of scientists and physicians dedicated to scientific exploration among all of the disciplines in the field of otolaryngology)
• National Institute for Deafness and Communication Disorders (NIDCD) (Mandated to conduct and support biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language)

Pediatrics/Neonatology

• American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Professional society of pediatric hematologists/oncologists, who study and treat childhood cancer and blood diseases)
• Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (Voluntary non-profit specialty nursing organization for nurses to increase their knowledge by networking with colleagues and enhance personal and professional development in the field of pediatric endocrinology)

Pharmacology/Toxicology

• Drug Information Association (Neutral global forum for the exchange and dissemination of information on the discovery, development, evaluation, and utilization of medicines and related healthcare technologies)
• Drug Topics (Keeping pharmacists informed about the latest developments and trends affecting the practice and business of pharmacy in the United States)
• Pharmaceutical Representative Magazine (A monthly newsmagazine dedicated to providing pharmaceutical sales professionals, managers and trainers with reports and analyses of industry trends, government legislation, new drugs and research)

Psychiatry/Psychology

• American Academy of Clinical Psychology (Association of professional clinical psychologists, with information on board certification, continuing education)
• Academy for Eating Disorders (Association of academic and clinical professionals with demonstrated interest and expertise in the field of eating disorders)
• Alliance for Psychosocial Nursing (APN) (Resource and lobbying force for nurses and their patients containing memberships, meetings, a job bank, online journal, and discussion areas for important issues and questions)
• International Society for the Study of Dissociation (Brings together professionals dedicated to the search for answers to improve the quality of life for all patients with dissociative disorders)
• WebMD Depression Condition Center (An in-depth guide on all aspects of depression and related conditions. Articles on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the prevention of depression)

Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases

• Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (Acting on behalf of the specialty of allergy-immunology and the patients it serves)
• Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (Supports research to find a way to cure and control Pulmonary Fibrosis. In addition it supports treatment Centers to help those afflicted)
• WebMD Allergies Condition Center (In-depth information on all aspects of allergies, including articles on symptoms, types, diagnosis, treatment, and information on clinical trials)

Rheumatology

• American College of Rheumatology (Dedication to healing, preventing disability, and curing the more than 100 types of arthritis and related disabling and sometimes fatal disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones)

Trauma/Emergency Medicine

• Critical Illness and Trauma Foundation (Dedicated to the prevention of injury and illness, research into rural injury and illness and training for rural emergency medical care providers)

Other Industry Resources

• Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) (Nonprofit educational/scientific organization creating and upholding standards of ethics, credentialing and education for the Regulatory Affairs (RA) profession)