Member Benefits
American College of Correctional Physicians (ACCP), is a rapidly growing organization that exists for the professional development of “in-the-trenches” correctional physicians. Its unique set of member benefits reflect the values and unfailing commitment of an ever-expanding member network. All programs are developed by the ACCP Board of Directors and committees to enable members to stay well-connected to each other.Personal
You can help ACCP advance the field and your professional satisfaction
- The ACCP provides an avenue for personal professional advancement
- Break through the professional isolation common among correctional medicine specialists
- Network with other experienced correctional medicine professionals
- Satisfaction enjoyed by colleagues that our efforts benefit the public health as a whole
Evidentiary
The ACCP dues are low in comparison to other organizations though the benefits are gratifying
- Access to experienced professionals in the highly specialized field of correctional medicine
- Discounts for professional CME conferences
- Discounts on Rental Cars and Taxes
- CorrDocs newsletter which focuses on contemporary developments in our field
- Online resources for employment and consulting opportunities
- Recognition of your professional accomplishments through the ACCP Fellowship program
- Advocacy through our work with other organizations
- Your personal input into the professional development of correctional medicine
- Access to expert witnesses in correctional health care
Corporate/Institutional
Through encouraging and subsidizing membership in the ACCP, organizations can improve recruitment and retention of medical staff
- Involvement in ACCP will encourage your physicians to dedicate themselves more fully to the field
- ACCP education and training will improve physicians’ professional and clinical correctional skills
- Networking with colleagues familar with their challenges in correctional medicine will improve employee satisfaction and thus retention
- Many physicians, invigorated through contact with peers, continue in a career in correctional medicine