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	Professional Benefits</h2>
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	<b>AAPS House of Delegates and Annual Scientific Meeting </b><br />
	During the House of Delegates and Annual Scientific Meeting the Board of Directors, Academies of Medicine, ABPS Boards of Certification, and various Committees meet and conduct business. Additionally, a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary educational program is offered where attendees may earn category 1 CME of the AMA PRA.</p>
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	<b>AAPS Leadership Conference and Certification Workshops</b><br />
	During the Leadership Conference and Certification Workshops the Board of Directors, Academies of Medicine, ABPS Boards of Certification, and various Committees meet and conduct business. Additionally, ABPS Item Writing and Oral Case Development for certification and recertification examinations are scheduled for all ABPS Boards of Certification during this event.</p>
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	Both meetings provide a forum for physician specialists to discuss developments and emerging issues in their area of specialty and encourage collegial relationships that enable members to pursue their professional goals of participation in the association&#39;s various activities.</p>
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	<b>Academy of Medicine Affiliation </b><br />
	The AAPS represents nine (9) affiliated Academies of Medicine. Upon receiving membership dues, the AAPS automatically assigns members to the appropriate specialty academy based on his or her declaration of specialty.</p>
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	<b>ACCME-Accredited CME </b><br />
	The AAPS-affiliated Academies of Medicine sponsor quality Continuing Medical Education programs. AAPS is accredited as a national continuing medical education credit sponsor by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The ACCME is comprised of The American Board of Medical Specialties, The American Hospital Association, The American Medical Association, The Association of American Medical Colleges, The Association for Hospital Medical Education, The Council of Medical Specialty Societies, and The Federation of State Medical Boards.</p>
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	<b>CME Registry Services </b><br />
	AAPS maintains records showing CME hours earned through AAPS programs and prepares complementary reports upon request. These reports are valuable when seeking, renewing, and expanding hospital privileges, securing a state license, and seeking recertification.</p>
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	<b>Governmental Affairs</b><br />
	Governmental Affairs represents members&#39; interests at the state and federal levels.</p>
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	<b>Leadership Training</b><br />
	AAPS provides newly elected leaders with training to develop skills that will enhance their ability to get off to a fast and efficient start within the AAPS.</p>
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	<b>Recognition Promotion </b><br />
	AAPS employs a full-time expert to assist members in dealing with third-party payers, hospitals, and potential and current employers.</p>
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	<b>ABPS Board Certification </b><br />
	In order to sit for an ABPS Board of Certification examination, a physician must be a member in good standing with the AAPS.</p>
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	<b>Unlimited Board Certification Verification</b><br />
	As a member in good standing Diplomate members receive unlimited, responsive attestation to ABPS-affiliated Board Certification.</p>
