What is Preventive Medicine?

The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is a professional medical society representing
more than 2,000 physicians, dedicated to the practice of preventive medicine; improving the
health and quality of life of individuals, families, communities, and populations through
disease prevention and health promotion.

ACPM members are board certified preventive medicine physicians who save lives, create
healthier communities, and transform our healthcare system.

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Preventive Medicine 2023!

Preventive medicine is grounded in science, driven by evidence and data. How can we use science to advance prevention, engender equity and provide optimal health for all? Answer these questions at Preventive Medicine 2023.

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Optimizing Prevention, Social Determinants and Science to Maximize Health for All

10 Essential Public Health Services 2022

The 10 Essential Public Health Services course is an ACPM educational offering featured on the LMS. It is a 10-part program, highlighting each of the services. ACPM's priority is prevention. As such, this course will provide preventive medicine physicians with critical skills to improve patient and population health.

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Submit An Abstract for PM23!

Highlight your commitment, service and dedication to the field of preventive medicine by submitting an abstract or poster for PM23, March 20-23, in New Orleans.

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Deadline: December 1

Join ACPM

ACPM advances the practice of prevention across the medical, health care and public health fields. We support preventive medicine in every aspect, by providing leadership in research and public health advocacy, professional development and continuing medical education, advocacy, and the enhancement of practice standards.

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Lifestyle Medicine Core Competency

Establish a solid foundation in the principles of lifestyle medicine with the fully revised and refreshed 10 module LMCC program.

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Evidence-based education on key lifestyle medicine topics

Military Environmental Exposures Certification

ACPM is proud to introduce the Military Environmental Exposures Certification in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Earn CME and demonstrate your expertise with this just-released opportunity!

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

ACPM provides high-quality professional development resources and educational content for preventive medicine physicians, primary care physicians, and other healthcare professionals. View our CME courses, resources, and events.

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Prevention and Chronic Disease Management

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Population Health

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Preventive Medicine Initiatives

ACPM works to advance the practice of preventive medicine and transform our health care system with the Power of Prevention, and numerous other preventive medicine and public health initiatives. Learn more about our ongoing initiatives, resources for health care professionals, patients and policymakers, and how we are leading the way in population health management, disease prevention, and health promotion.

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Upcoming Events

ACPM hosts and presents a dynamic forum for the exchange of knowledge among health care professionals engaged in disease prevention and health promotion. Throughout the year, we offer high-quality educational, professional development, and networking events.

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Conference

Preventive Medicine 2023

March 20-23, 2023
New Orleans, Louisiana

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