Selected free e-resources

The American Board of Emergency Medicine certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional standing, and examination standards. Its mission is to ensure high standards in the specialty of Emergency Medicine

The Association of Emergency Physicians (AEP) represents All Emergency Physicians from across the United States and internationally who are interested in continually improving the quality of emergency care for their patients, with a special emphasis on rural and underserved communities.

The CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response website is CDC’s primary source of information and resources for preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. This site continues to keep the public informed about public health emergencies and provides the information needed to protect and save lives

The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) is dedicated to the improvement of care of the acutely ill and injured patient by improving research and education. To achieve this mission, SAEM influences health policy through forums, publications, inter-organizational collaboration, policy development, and consultation services for physicians, teachers, researchers, and students.

EMBBS (the Emergency Medicine Bulletin Board System) was created back in September of 1994 by Ash Nashed, M.D. and Glenn Fink, M.D. Its goal was and remains to enhance communication between physicians and to develop a medium that brings the benefits of computer technology to emergency and primary care physicians.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health

The primary mission of the ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education is to advance the field of clinical gastroenterology through education and research. Founded in 1994, the ACG Institute has evolved into a major source of funding for patient care oriented gastroenterology research, and an active and effective sponsor of educational programming for consumers and physicians alike.

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is the premier society for colon and rectal surgeons and other surgeons dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum and anus.

SLS is the largest Minimally Invasive or Laparoscopic Society in North America and perhaps worldwide with over 6000 active members. Many Laparoscopic and MIS specialties are represented

The American Liver Foundation was created in 1976 by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD). Its mission is to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease.

The AAGL is the leading association promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery among surgeons worldwide. Although the organization had outgrown American roots, its name and acronym had become highly recognized worldwide. To best portray its expanding mission and international constituency, while still preserving its heritage and brand recognition, the organization eventually dropped its full name, “American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists” and became known simply as the AAGL, along with the phrase “Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide.”