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A.G.S.F.
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American Geriatrics Society Fellow
AGS Fellow Status (AGSF) is awarded to AGS members who have demonstrated a professional commitment to geriatrics, contributed to the progress of geriatrics care, and are active participants in the Society's activities. AGS Fellows join a specially recognized group of healthcare providers who are dedicated to geriatrics education, clinical care, and research, as well as to their own continuing professional development. Fellows have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities and in the Society by their service.
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A.P.N.
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Advanced Practice Nurse
An advanced practice nurse (APN) is a nurse with post-graduate education in nursing. APNs are prepared with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in nursing. Nurses practicing at this level may work in either a specialist or generalist capacity.
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A.P.N.-C.
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Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified
An advanced practice nurse - certified (APN-C) is a nurse with post-graduate education in nursing. APNs are prepared with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in nursing. Nurses practicing at this level may work in either a specialist or generalist capacity.
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A.P.R.N.
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
APRNs include nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives, and all play a pivotal role in the future of health care. APRNs are often primary care providers and are at the forefront of providing preventive care services to the public. APRNs treat and diagnose illnesses, advise the public on health issues, manage chronic disease, and engage in continuous education to remain ahead of any technological, methodological, or other developments in the field. APRNs hold at least a Master’s degree, in addition to the initial nursing education and licensing required for all Registered Nurses (RNs).
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B.C.
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Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Surgery is the primary surgery-specialized medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries that follow the tradition of the United Kingdom. In the United States, the equivalent medical degree is the M.D. or the D.O.
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C.M.D.
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Certified Medical Doctor
A Certified Medical Director (CMD) has gone through specific training and a credentialing program focusing on the importance of clinical and management knowledge specific to long-term care.
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C.N.M.
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Certified Nurse Midwife
A Certified Nurse Midwife is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who specializes in the care of women through all life stages – from adolescence through menopause – by providing well woman care and birth control, as well as care through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
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C.P.F.T.
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Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) credential is for technologists who perform tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes and conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.
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C.P.H.Q.
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Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
The CPHQ certification is a credential that signifies both professional and academic achievement for those who have a career in patient safety and healthcare quality.
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C.P.N.P.-P.C.
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Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
The Primary Care CPNP role is designed to meet the specialized physiologic and psychological needs of children in the areas of health maintenance and promotion, and assessment and management of disease processes.
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C.P.N.P.
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Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
A CPNP is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, adolescents and young adults. PNPs focus on well-child care and the prevention or management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
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D.N.P.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is a post-BSN medical practice degree that is one of two possible doctorate degrees in the nursing field. A DNP degree is a practicing degree - meaning it includes advanced training in specific nursing skills and disciplines for use in the field.
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D.O.
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Doctor of Osteopathy
What is a DO? Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or DOs, are fully licensed physicians who practice in all areas of medicine. Emphasizing a whole-person approach to treatment and care, DOs are trained to listen and partner with their patients to help them get healthy and stay well. While primary care remains a strong focus for the osteopathic profession, DOs practice in all medical specialties. During medical school, they receive special training in the musculoskeletal system, your body’s interconnected system of nerves, muscles and bones. By combining this knowledge with the latest advances in medical technology, they offer patients the most comprehensive care available in medicine. Osteopathic physicians focus on prevention, tuning into how a patient’s lifestyle and environment can impact their wellbeing. DOs strive to help you be truly healthy in mind, body and spirit—not just free of symptoms.
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D.P.M.
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
A DPM is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders, diseases and injuries. A podiatric physician works independently, utilizes x-rays and laboratory tests for diagnostic purposes, prescribes medications, orders physical therapy, sets fractures, and performs surgery.
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F.A.A.F.P.
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Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians
The Degree of Fellow recognizes AAFP members who have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities, by their service to family medicine, by their advancement of health care to the American people, and by their professional development through medical education and research.
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F.A.A.P.
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Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, often listed as "FAAP", is a post-nominal title used to indicate that qualified pediatricians are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics, an American professional association of pediatricians founded in 1930. Pediatricians who maintain their FAAP designation have obtained board certification in pediatrics and made an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning and advocacy for children.
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F.A.A.P.M.R.
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Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The designation Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR) denotes an American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation diplomate who is also a member of the AAPM&R.
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F.A.A.S.M.
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Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
A Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (FAASM) is a unique honor which recognizes special competency in sleep medicine and significant contributions to the field.
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F.A.B.E.M.
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Fellow of the American Board of Emergency Medicine
Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, or FACEP, is a post-nominal title used to indicate that an emergency physician's education and training, professional qualifications, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
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F.A.C.N.
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Fellow of the American College of Nutrition
Fellow of the American College of Nutrition is an elite desgination earned by ACN members who hold a doctoral degree, have demonstrated significant experience in patient care, research and/or teaching of nutrition, and have co-authored five or more publications, and lead authored at least one, relevant to nutrition, published in medical or scientific journals.
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F.A.C.O.F.P.
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Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
The designation, Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (FACOFP), signifies the recognition of the member’s experience, dedication, and contributions of the highest order to the advancement of family practice by his/her peers.
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F.A.C.O.G.
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Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The initials FACOG after a physician’s name indicate that he or she has met additional criteria to qualify as a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FACOG physicians keep abreast of the latest medical guidelines, treatments, and techniques in women’s health care today.
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F.A.C.O.I.
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Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists
The Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (FACOI) is awareded to dedicated ACOI members.
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F.A.C.O.P.
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Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Fellows of ACP are a distinguished group of doctors dedicated to continuing education in medical practice, teaching, or research. Fellowship is an honorary designation given to recognize ongoing individual service and contributions to the practice of medicine. Fellowship in ACP is a mark of distinction. It says that your doctor has made special efforts to be a better doctor. Ultimately, it says your doctor cares about delivering high-quality health care.
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F.A.C.P.
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Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Fellows of ACP are a distinguished group of doctors dedicated to continuing education in medical practice, teaching, or research. Fellowship is an honorary designation given to recognize ongoing individual service and contributions to the practice of medicine. Fellowship in ACP is a mark of distinction. It says that your doctor has made special efforts to be a better doctor. Ultimately, it says your doctor cares about delivering high-quality health care.
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F.A.O.A.S.M.
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Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine
Fellows of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine are providers who seek out ongoing evidence-based education and have advanced clinical knowledge and skills.
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F.A.O.C.Pr.
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Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology
Fellows of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology are proctologists who seek out ongoing evidence-based education and have advanced clinical knowledge and skills.
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F.C.C.P.
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Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
The designation "FCCP" appearing after a physician's name distinguishes him/her as a recognized specialist in the field. FCCP status is granted only after stringent qualifications have been met, including double board certification, where appropriate, once in internal medicine, surgery, or pediatrics and again in the individual's subspecialty, such as pulmonology, cardiology, or critical care.
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F.N.P.-C.
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Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified
Certified Family nurse practitioners (FNP-Cs) are certified, advanced-practice nurses who focus on patients of all ages- from infancy through adulthood. It is one of the most commonly selected certifications that NPs choose, mainly because it is one of the most in-demand NP specialties.
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L.C.S.W.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW stands for licensed clinical social worker. They are social workers who have gone on to obtain their master’s in social work (MSW) and complete the requirements in their state to obtain their professional license. By obtaining their MSW and license, they can work in a variety of environments, explore different specializations, and even open up their own private practice.
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L.P.C.
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) are doctoral and master's-level mental health service providers, trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. LPCs make up a large percentage of the workforce employed in community mental health centers, agencies, universities, hospitals, and organizations, and are employed within and covered by managed care organizations and health plans. LPCs also work with active duty military personnel and their families, as well as veterans.
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L.S.W.
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Licensed Social Worker
The Licensed Social Worker is a specially trained Social Worker who has met requirements for licensure in order to help clients with mental health issues. The Licensed Social Worker brings a special “Social Work” frame to the realm of mental health healing. While the Licensed Social Worker is trained to work with all types of clients, many Licensed Social Workers have chosen to specialize in working with a sub-set of the population such as: Children, adolescents, couples, groups, and adults with specific mental issues such as addiction.
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M.A.
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Master of Arts
A Master of Arts is the holder of a master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is usually contrasted with that of Master of Science. Those admitted to the degree have typically studied subjects within the scope of the humanities and social sciences, such as history, literature, languages, linguistics, public administration, political science, communication studies, or diplomacy; however, different universities have different conventions and may also offer the degree for fields typically considered within the natural sciences and mathematics. The degree can be conferred in respect of completing courses and passing examinations, research, or a combination of the two.
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M.A.C.O.I.
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Master Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists
The Gillum Society of Master Fellows honors Active ACOI members who have demonstrated outstanding past and present contributions to the College or to osteopathic internal medicine on a local, regional, or national level. The Society is named for Grover Gillum, DO, a past president of the College who was also a leader in education and was an outstanding clinician. The Gillum Society is designed to honor members who have demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to both the College and the Profession. They have made a demonstrable difference in the organization with which they have been associated.
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M.D.
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Medical Doctor
The M.D. awarded by medical schools is a "Professional Doctorate" (as opposed to the Doctor of Philosophy degree which requires a focus on research) and is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), an independent body sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the American Medical Association (AMA). Even though the M.D. is a professional degree and not a research doctorate, many holders of the M.D. degree conduct clinical and basic scientific research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
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M.P.H.
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Master of Public Health
A Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional, non-thesis graduate degree designed to train students to effectively protect and improve the health of populations worldwide. Practitioners in the field strive to improve the economic, social, and environmental health of communities, as well, by focusing on a broad range of public health issues.
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M.S.
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Master of Science
A Master of Science is a master's degree in the field of science awarded by universities, typically granted for studies in sciences, engineering and medicine. It is usually awarded for programs that are more focused on scientific and mathematical subjects; however, different universities have different conventions and may also offer the degree for fields typically considered within the humanities and social sciences. While it ultimately depends upon the specific program, earning a Master of Science degree typically includes writing a thesis.
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M.S.N.
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Master of Science in Nursing
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. This graduate-level degree may focus on one or more of many different advanced nursing specialties such as acute care, adult, family, gerontology, neonatology, palliative care, pediatric, psychiatric, or obstetrics and gynecological nursing.
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P.M.H.N.P.-B.C.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
Board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practioners focus on helping their patients cope with different psychiatric disorders and illnesses, including mood disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression. These professionals track their patient’s progress before and during care to provide holistic, high-quality care. PMHNP-BCs can consider job opportunities across different settings, such as private practices, correctional facilities, and mental health facilities. Before they can become an NP, each nurse must first earn a master’s degree in nursing or a doctor of nursing practice.
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Ph.D.
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Doctor of Philosophy
A doctor in philosophy has earned a research degree at the highest level by producing original research that expands the boundaries of knowledge, normally in the form of a thesis or dissertation, and defending their work against experts in the field. A provider with a Ph.D. often holds this degree within a medically-related field of study.
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Pharm.D.
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Doctor of Pharmacy
A Doctor of Pharmacy is a professional doctorate in pharmacy. A PharmD has significant experiential or clinical education training in advanced drug safety and effective use of drugs. PharmDs spend a significant amount of time training in areas of direct patient care and research.
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Psy.D.
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Doctor of Psychology
The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) is a professional doctoral degree held by professional who apply scientific knowledge of psychology and deliver empirically based service to individuals, groups and organizations. Earning the degree is achieved through training models for clinical psychology.
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Psych. A.P.N.
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Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses are licensed health care professionals who are credentialed to practice as specialists in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
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R.N.
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Registered Nurse
Registered nurses are medical professionals who care for patients in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, schools and care facilities. They assist physicians, take vital signs, assess patients, review medical history and educate patients on new medications or diagnoses.
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R.R.T.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
A registered respiratory therapist (RRT) is a certified medical professional who specializes in providing healthcare for your lungs. They have advanced knowledge of high-tech equipment, such as mechanical ventilators. Respiratory therapists help improve outcomes for people with asthma, pneumonia, emphysema, lung trauma, and other diagnoses. RTs can assess your breathing, recommend exercises, and monitor your progress.
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W.H.N.P.-B.C.
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Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
A certified women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP-BC) provides primary health care services to women of all ages, generally beginning at adolescence and continuing through pregnancy and menopause. The WHNP-BC has a specialization in obstetrics and gynecology but also engages in well-woman care, health education, prenatal care and contraceptive counseling as well as providing care for episodic or chronic illnesses, eating disorders and sexually transmitted diseases.
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