American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics

**Semantic type:** Professional or Occupational Group

**Definition:** A nationally recognized interdisciplinary professional membership organization that represents the interests of the entire medical genetics field including clinical geneticists, clinical laboratory geneticists, and genetic counselors. The ACMG and its members engage in coordinated efforts to improve patient care, ensure optimal reimbursement for genetic service providers, establish standards of care and laboratory policy, and educate members about advances important to their practices. (https://www.acmg.net/)

**Synonyms:** - ACMG - ACMG - American College of Genetics - American College of Genetics