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Resources & Associations

The AAOS provides information and resources for orthopaedic surgeons.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
9400 West Higgins Road
Rosemont, IL, 60018-4974
Tel: (847) 823-7186
https://www.aaos.org

The AACOM provides advocacy, education, research, and other resources for osteopathic medical professionals.
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
7700 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 250
Bethesda, MD, 20814-6272
Tel: (301) 968-4100
Fax: (301) 968-4101
https://www.aacom.org

The AANS is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurosurgery.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
5550 Meadowbrook Industrial Court
Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008-3852
Tel: (888) 566-2267
Tel 2: (847) 378-0500
Fax: (847) 378-0600
Email: info@aans.org
https://www.aans.org

The ABCS sets the highest standards for training, expertise, and ethical practice of cosmetic surgery.
American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS)
525 West Exchange Street
Crete, IL, 60417-2137
Tel: (219) 836-8585
Fax: (219) 836-5525
https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org

The ABMS provides information on certification in medical specialties.
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
353 North Clark Street, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL, 60654-3454
Tel: (312) 436-2600
https://www.abms.org

The ABPS has information on certification for plastic surgeons.
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
1601 Market Street, Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA, 19103-2204
Tel: (215) 587-9322
Fax: (215) 587-9422
Email: info@abplasticsurgery.org
https://www.abplasticsurgery.org

The ABS provides information on training and certification in various surgical specialties.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 860
Philadelphia, PA, 19103-1821
Tel: (215) 568-4000
Fax: (215) 563-5718
https://www.absurgery.org

The AMA provides information on education and careers in medical fields.
American Medical Association (AMA)
330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 39300
Chicago, IL, 60611-5885
Tel: (800) 262-3211
Tel 2: (312) 464-4782
https://www.ama-assn.org

The AOA provides information on osteopathic medicine.
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL, 60611-2864
Tel: (312) 202-8000
https://osteopathic.org

The Aesthetic Society is a professional association for board-certified plastic surgeons.
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (The Aesthetic Society)
11262 Monarch Street
Garden Grove, CA, 92841-1437
Tel: (562) 799-2356
Fax: (562) 799-1098
Email: hello@theaestheticsociety.org
https://www.theaestheticsociety.org

The AAMC provides information about careers in medicine and how to apply to medical schools.
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
655 K Street, NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC, 20001-2399
Tel: (202) 828-0400
https://www.aamc.org

The AWS is a not-for-profit professional and educational organization for women surgeons.
Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)
201 East Main Street, Suite 810
Lexington, KY, 40507-2010
Tel: (859) 551-3080
Email: info@womensurgeons.org
https://www.womensurgeons.org

The STS represents thoracic surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
633 North Saint Clair Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, IL, 60611-5099
Tel: (312) 202-5800
https://www.sts.org

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