American Board of Urgent Care Medicine Acquires National Association for Ambulatory Care

    ORLANDO, FL, May 02, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The American Board of Urgent Care Medicine (ABUCM) is pleased to announce that it has acquired the National Association for Ambulatory Care (NAFAC). NAFAC is an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of Urgent and Convenience Care and Ambulatory Care Medicine in the United States and North America. With a shared commitment to the advancement of Urgent Care Medicine, the ABUCM will continue the excellent work that NAFAC has achieved. The joining together of these two organizations will continue to strengthen the role of Urgent Care Medicine within the medical community.

"We are delighted to welcome NAFAC. We will continue our common interests and speak with one voice to the community that we serve to elevate the standards of care in Urgent Care Medicine," said Franz Ritucci, M.D., ABUCM President.

About the ABUCM
The American Board of Urgent Care Medicine (ABUCM) is the certifying body of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). The ABUCM was established in 1997 to certify properly qualified candidates in the specialty of Urgent Care Medicine. The ABUCM serves as an independent certifying body for Urgent Care Medicine. The ABUCM is committed to the certification of qualified Urgent Care physicians. Certification by the ABUCM recognizes excellence in the discipline of Urgent Care Medicine. The goals of the ABUCM are to establish high standards of clinical competence, improve the quality of patient care, and to promote continuing education that is required for professional excellence.

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