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The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) is a national non-profit organization representing the 70 medical and osteopathic boards of the United States and its territories. The FSMB leads by promoting excellence in medical practice, licensure, and regulation as the national resource and voice on behalf of state medical and osteopathic boards in their protection of the public.

The Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery (AACPS) is composed of the program directors / chairpersons and associates of American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME ) approved plastic surgery residency programs in the United States. Its goal is to provide leadership and support for educational programs for plastic surgery residents.

The purpose of the IPRAS is to promote plastic surgery both scientifically and clinically, to further education and to encourage friendship between physicians in all countries.

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a not-for-profit organization, assists 24 approved medical specialty boards in the development and use of standards in the ongoing evaluation and certification of physicians. ABMS, recognized as the "gold standard" in physician certification, believes higher standards for physicians means better care for patients.

The most comprehensive online resource for hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder information. Prepared by the largest and oldest organization dedicated to care of the hand and upper extremity.

The American Burn Association is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by burn injury through patient care, education, research and advocacy.