American College of Clinical Pharmacology

American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP) is a professional association of clinical pharmacologists dedicated to advancing clinical pharmacology to enhance patient care. ACCP is a leading organization in the field of clinical pharmacology, promoting excellence in research, education, and patient care.

History

The American College of Clinical Pharmacology was founded in 1969 by a group of dedicated physicians and scientists who had a vision of an organization that would bring together some of the brightest minds in the field of clinical pharmacology.

Mission

The mission of ACCP is to improve health by optimizing therapeutics. It aims to achieve this through the generation, integration, and translation of scientific information between the research laboratory and the clinical setting.

Membership

Membership in the ACCP is open to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to clinical pharmacology, including physicians, pharmacists, scientists, and other health care professionals. Members of ACCP receive a variety of benefits, including access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and the ability to participate in ACCP committees and task forces.

Education and Training

ACCP provides a wide range of educational and training opportunities for its members and the broader healthcare community. These include continuing education programs, certification programs, and postgraduate training programs in clinical pharmacology.

Research

ACCP promotes research in clinical pharmacology and related disciplines. It provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of new research findings, and supports the publication of research in its official journal, the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Advocacy

ACCP advocates for the importance of clinical pharmacology in healthcare and the need for increased funding for clinical pharmacology research. It works to influence policy and practice in areas such as drug development, regulation, and use.

See Also

• Clinical Pharmacology
• Pharmacology
• American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

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