The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is a professional community that was founded in 1954 and is dedicated to saving lives, creating healthier communities, and transforming the healthcare system. With over 2,000 members, including physicians, medical students, and non-physicians, ACPM advocates for the advancement of prevention and believes in the importance of preventive medicine in society.
Preventive medicine specialists at ACPM work directly with patients to prescribe clinical preventive medicine and lifestyle-based interventions to prevent disease. They also collaborate with governments, businesses, and health systems to understand community needs and develop policies and practices to improve population health. ACPM's organizational structure includes a Board of Regents and a governance structure that follows the organization's bylaws, strategic plan, and code of ethics.
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