[1] In the 1960s, a group of physicians formulated the concept of an organization dedicated to a new branch of pharmacology that dealt with the effectiveness and safety of drugs in humans.
As a result of their efforts, the American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP) was founded on September 11, 1969.
[2] The mission is to improve health by optimizing therapeutics and to provide leadership and education that enables the generation, integration and translation of scientific knowledge to optimize research, development and utilization of medication.
[1] Levels of membership in ACCP are Retired, Student, Member and Fellow (FCP).
Fellows require specific credentials and are recommended by their peers and reviewed by the Board of Regents.