Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany
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Logo of the Association.
The Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany (AWMF; Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Wissenschaftlichen Medizinischen Fachgesellschaften), established in 1962[1] and located in Frankfurt am Main, is the umbrella organisation of more than 150 German medical societies.
It coordinates the national program of medical guidelines.[2]
It is the German representative in the "Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences CIOMS" at WHO.[2]
The German Journal for Evidence and Quality in Healthcare ZEFQ is one of the organisation's official organs.
References[]
- ^ "Aufgaben und Ziele" (in German). Retrieved 2018-03-17.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Ständige Kommission "Leitlinien" der AWM" (in German). Retrieved 2018-03-17.
External links[]
- AOfficial Website
- German Medical Science (GMS) - "Open Access" Journal of AWMF
Categories:
- Medical and health organisations based in Hesse
- Organizations established in 1962
- 1962 establishments in West Germany
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