Medical association
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A medical association is an professional organization for medical professionals. They are often based on medical specialty and are usually national, often with subnational or regional affiliates. Medical associations usually offer conferences and continuing education. They often serve in capacities similar to trade unions, and often take public policy stances on medical issues.
Many medical associations publish semi-annual, monthly, or quarterly journals. In some jurisdictions they have a self-governing mandate and are responsible for licensing of practitioners in their field and regulating advertising.
- See also: List of medical associations and bar association
