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Introduction to the SocietyThe American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT) was founded in 1900, and consists of over 1,900 professionals whose primary interest is to promote and advance the science of human pharmacology and therapeutics. The Society is the largest scientific and professional organization serving the Discipline of Clinical Pharmacology. Most of the members are physicians (69%) or other doctoral scientists (29%). Pharmacists, nurses, research coordinators, fellows in training, and other professionals make up the remaining 2%.As a learned society, our primary concerns are better understanding and use of existing drug therapies, and developing better and safer treatments for the future. Our memberships' unique combination of scientific and clinical expertise makes them especially qualified to understand the impact of disease on patients, the compelling need for effective drug therapy and the efforts necessary to meet those needs. Such efforts include research, exchange of scientific information, consideration of legislation and regulations that affect drug development and utilization, and education. The Society's annual meeting is held in March and has been increasing in size each year. It is now three days long, and consists of several comprehensive state-of-the-art lectures, featured speakers and numerous symposia, and over 350 scientific presentations. Attendance at our annual meeting is in excess of 1,000. The annual meeting not only provides a setting for the presentation of new scientific work and review of recent advances, but also provides an important opportunity for members from all sections within the Society, as well as non-members, to meet and discuss areas of common interest and concern. Presentations at the annual meeting relate to mechanisms of action, drug metabolism, drug safety and efficacy, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, study methodology, education, and other aspects of clinical pharmacology. The Society is accredited as a Category I sponsor of continuing medical education for physicians and the annual meeting provides attendees with CME credit. The Society is also approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education and provides attendees with CPE credit. The Society offers four types of membership. Full membership for those who have earned a doctoral degree (or the equivalent) in an area related to clinical pharmacology (e.g., medicine, pharmacology, pharmacy) or show evidence of an equivalent in training or experience. Associate Not In Training membership, for those who have completed their training but do not meet the requirements for Full membership. Associate In Training membership, for those who are in training program. Finally, there is also a Student membership category. For further information on the Society (membership applications, abstract forms, meeting information, etc.) contact:
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