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	<a href="http://www.aapsus.org">Membership</a> in the <a href="/index.php">American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS)</a> requires physicians to hold a medical license and agree to abide by the <a href="/Code-of-Ethics">Code of Ethics</a> of the association, which require, in part, physicians to maintain the highest standards of personal conduct, promote and encourage the highest level of medical ethics.&nbsp;</p>
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	Age, sex, race, religion, national origin, handicap, marital status and sexual orientation shall have no weight in consideration of the application for AAPS membership of an otherwise qualified individual.</p>
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	Every year, each member is required to sign a statement verifying their medical license to practice is in good standing and have not been convicted of a felony.</p>
