Medical Research

Sites of interest to professionals and practicioners in health, medical science, and related fields.

Sub-headings:

Medical Libraries

Resources in this category:

American Medical Technologists
http://www.amt1.com/

American Medical Technologists is a national agency that certifies health practitioners as: Medical Technologists (MT), Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT), Certified Office Laboratory Technicians (COLT) , Certified Laboratory Consultants (CLC), Registered Medical Assistants (RMA,) Registered Phlebotomy Technicians (RPT), Registered Dental Assistants (RDA), Allied Health Instructors (AHI)" The website offers information on certification, examinations, continuing education and links to related sites of interest

American Osteopathic Association
http://www.osteopathic.org/

"The AOA is organized to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the delivery of quality and cost-effective healthcare in a distinct, unified profession." Website contains information about osteopathic medicine for both the public and professionals.

The American Society of Cytopathology
http://www.cytopathology.org/website/article.asp?id=293

"A distinguished national professional society of physicians, cytotechnologists and scientists who are dedicated to the cytologic method of diagnostic pathology." Site contains information about society meetings, training programs, educational materials, and a listing of ASC accredited laboratories.

Association of American Medical Colleges
http://www.aamc.org/

"The Association of American Medical Colleges is a non-profit association founded in 1876 to work for reform in medical education." The AAMC's web site provides industry-related news, listings of medical schools, and information about applying to medical school and preparing for the MCAT.

Association of Medical Illustrators
http://medical-illustrators.org/

"The Association of Medical Illustrators is an international organization founded in 1945. Its members are primarily artists who create material designed to facilitate the recording and dissemination of medical and bioscientific knowledge through visual communication media. Members are involved not only in the creation of such material, but also serve in consultant, advisory, educational and administrative capacities in all aspects of bioscientific communications and related areas of visual education. The AMI is dedicated to enhancing the professionalism and abilities of its members, and serving society by advancing education and communication in medicine and health-related fields." This site includes membership information and information about continuing education opportunities.

Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience
http://undergraduateneuroscience.org/

"The international association for the promotion of neuroscience education and research at the undergraduate level. The site contains information about the mission of the organization, how to join, newsletter and resources."

National Association for Family Child Care
http://www.nafcc.org/include/default.asp

"The Mission of the National Association for Family Child Care is to promote quality child care by strengthening the profession of family child care."

National Association of Childbirthing Centers
http://www.birthcenters.org/

"For over a decade the National Association of Childbearing Centers has been the nation's most comprehensive resource on birth centers. NACC has built a solid foundation for growth in birth centers by promotion of state regulations; reimbursement; a quality improvement program; national standards; recognized accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers; an annual forum for discussion of issues; education of parents, professionals, and policy-makers to the birth center concept; major research efforts; and development of industry indicators. Membership is available to birth centers, individuals, associations or corporations who agree to the basic principles of the Association regarding standards of care and safety, non-intervention in the process of natural childbirth, a personalized approach to the care of families, elimination of unnecessary cost and participation of qualified midwives and physicians." This site has information for the public and for medical professionals and NACC members. Learn about birthing and birth centers in the FAQ and the Learning Center, locate a center using the Find a Birth Center directory, and read breaking news and health care policy information.

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
http://www.naemt.org/

"The mission of National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, Inc. is to assure a professional representative organization to receive and represent the views and opinions of pre-hospital care personnel and to thus influence the future advancement of EMS as an allied health profession. NAEMT will serve it's professional membership through educational programs, liaison activities, development of national standards and reciprocity and the development of programs to benefit pre-hospital care personnel."

Ontario College of Reflexology
http://www.ocr.edu/

A non-profit society of Ontario reflexologists. Objectives include accreditation, promoting professional ethics, promoting reflexology, education, and referral. Website includes an introduction to reflexology, history of the discipline, and organization information.

Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
http://raps.org/s_raps/index.asp

The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society website offers general information about the healthcare regulatory affairs profession, details about professional certification and an online job search function.

Society for Excellence in Eyecare
http://www.excellenteyesurgery.com/

"As the patient's advocate, the Society for Excellence in Eyecare seeks excellence in eye surgery and peri-operative care and is committed that patients with ocular problems are afforded safe, high quality and cost effective care of the eye. We seek, through education, training and advocacy, those policies, procedures and technologies which promote patient access to vision restoring treatment."

Washington Medical Librarians Association
http://www.wmla.org/

"WMLA's mission is to improve the quality of health sciences library service in the State of Washington; to provide opportunities for professional growth by interaction and continuing education for WMLA members; to improve the role of librarians and the library in the healthcare institution; and to enable WMLA members to assist healthcare professionals in providing excellent care. WMLA membership is open to all librarians and library staff who are affiliated with Washington hospitals, health care centers, and institutions concerned with medicine or health care. WMLA provides continuing education and professional development activities." Website "includes how to join WMLA, current activities, bylaws, contact information, membership directory and Online Newsletter.

The Wellcome Trust Web Site
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/

"With an asset base of £12 billion and an annual expenditure of £400 million, the Wellcome Trust is the world's largest medical research charity. Its support for medical research is laying the foundations for the healthcare advances of the next century. Its investment in the UK university system is helping to maintain the UK's world class science base. And its commitment to international health is helping to bring benefits to citizens of some of the world's most impoverished countries". Look here for: information about current projects, application information for future projects, exhibitions, publications, and resources for schools.