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NYACP is dedicated to advancing the specialty of Internal Medicine and improving patient care in New York State through education, advocacy and quality improvement. Goals To advocate responsible positions on individual health and on public policy relating to health care for the benefit of the public, our patients, the medical profession and our members; To serve the professionals needs of the membership, support healthy lives and improve the practice environment for physicians, and advance internal medicine as a career; To promote and conduct research to enhance the quality of practice, the education and continuing education of internists, and the attractiveness of internal medicine to physicians and to the public; To recognize excellence and distinguished contributions to internal medicine; and To unify the many voices of internal medicine and its subspecialties for the benefit of our patients, our members, and our profession. The American College of Physicians Member Pledge I affirm my belief in the mission of the American College of Physicians, To preserve and maintain the highest traditions and precepts of our professional calling, And I solemnly declare that I will conform to these idealsto the utmost of my ability.

Laurie Cohen, Esq. Laurie Cohen, Esq., Partner at Nixon Peabody and the Chapter's attorney provides members with support and direction by answering questions relevant to general practice.

The following patient-related resources provide guidance in effectively maintaining and enhancing the doctor-patient relationship. Immunization   Patient Care Resources   August Is National Immunization Awareness Month Important Information on Zika Virus Testing The Campaign to ImmuNYze New York Become an Immunization Champion New York's Prevention Agenda Through 2018 Easy to Ready Vaccination Schedules Fact Sheets for Physicians and Patients on New York's Step Therapy/Fail First Reform Law CDC Standards for Adult Vaccination Patient Care Tools Online Resources for Your Patients Promotional Materials 9.15.

ACP provides access to valuable clinical and professional resources, highly respected publications, quality education, powerful advocacy, career management solutions, practice improvement and networking within a community of over 12,000 members in New York and 154,000 members nationwide. NYACP's Membership Benefits NYACP Communications Update: Did You Know.The Chapter sends out communications on a weekly basis in the form of "Your Chapter in Action" and educational event notices? If you are not receiving this information, please unblock "info@nyacp.

ACP membership provides access to valuable clinical and professional resources, nationally respected publications, quality education, powerful advocacy, career management solutions, practice improvement, and networking within a community of over 12,000 members in New York and 154,000 members nationwide. NYACP Member Benefits   Laurie Cohen, Esq. Your New York ACP membership is packed with value: Professional and Educational Development 3-Hour Online Pain Managment & Opioid Prescribing Training (satisfies NYS Prescribing Mandate) Annual CME Accredited Scientific Teaching Programs ABIM Recertification Opportunities - SEP Modules Local "District" Meetings Throughout the Year Guidance on Advancing to Fellowship Resident and Medical Student Activities and Research Competitions Webinars on Leadership, Physician Wellness, Medical Practice, Public Health Issues, Clinical Subjects https://www.

NYACP Meeting and Event Highlights The New York Chapter ACP continues to offer value through multiple educational outlets to our member physicians, residents and medical students. Below is a snapshot of our activities and events just within the past year.one of our core missions is to promote and conduct research to enhance the quality of practice, the education and continuing education of internists, and the attractiveness of internal medicine to physicians and to the public.

January 4, 2019 Your Chapter in Action! NYACP Announces the Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP Advocacy Internship The Chapter is honoring the memory of Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP, former Governor and leader of NYACP who passed late last year by changing the very popular and educational Advocacy Internship to the “Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP, Advocacy Internship.” This internship, which began almost 16 years ago, allows between 4 and 6 medical students and residents to spend a month rotating in Albany with our Executive Director researching policy, reviewing proposed legislation, meeting with regulators and legislators and understanding how to best represent patient interests as healthcare policy is formulated. To date we have had 45 students and residents rotate through this program, with 5 more scheduled for 2019.

NYACP represents over 2,500 Residents and Fellows in New York. Your membership gives you access to career counseling, networking, education, advocacy and communication resources to assist you on your path to Internal Medicine. Current News: Saturday, February 23, 2019 NYACP Resident and Medical Student Forum Desmond Hotel 660 Albany Shaker Road Albany, NY  12211 Poster Presenter Online Registration Form Attendee's Registration Online Form Overnight Accommodations: A block of rooms are held for $139 single/double, you can reserve online or call in your reservation: Book a room online - Resident & Medical Phone: 800-448-3500 or 518-869-8100 use CODE: MRB Online abstract submission is now closed- results have been sent to program and clerkship directors.