About Us
Asian Federation of Medical Specialties (AFMS)
Promoting Excellence in Medical Practice & Specialized Fields
The Asian Federation of Medical Specialties (AFMS) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013, Government of India. It was conceptualized on 16 June 2024 and incorporated on 06 February 2025 under the Registrar of Company (RoC), Ahmedabad, Gujarat with Corporate Identity Number, U85500GJ2025NPL158662. It has developed to promote specialty and subspecialty medical practice through credentialing, supporting, educating, and networking with medical and healthcare professionals worldwide. It is also involved in defining an academic curriculum for different medical specializations, administering certification examinations, and provides credential certifications to healthcare professionals.
To define and promote medical specialty and subspecialty fields
To develop a syllabus for medical specialization courses
To provide medical and healthcare specialty course recognition to organizations
To promote specialty physician assistant domains
To maintain a medical subspecialty registry
To evaluate, analyze, and provide medical and healthcare product validation
Scope of Work
Key priorities that guide AFMS credentialing, education, and collaboration across specialty and subspecialty practice.
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To promote specialty and subspecialty medical practice awareness.
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To promote holistic medical practice approach by acknowledging, recognizing, knowledge sharing, research and credentialing different alternative medicines.
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To acknowledge and recognize an appropriate medical practice specialties based on standard care, protocols, and clinical criteria.
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To create and maintain the Asian Medical Specialist Registry (AMSR)
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To establish standards for certification and recertification of healthcare professionals in recognized medical practice specialties.
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To grant certification and recertification to qualified healthcare professionals.
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To organize healthcare events as providing a platform to share knowledge, collaborate, and skill upgrade for like-minded professionals in different specialized fields.
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To enhance public or consumer protection by developing effective certification programs for medical specialty practices.
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To publish and maintain a book of records of Specialty Practice Initiative, Work Excellence, Clinical Achievements, Treatment Innovation, and any nuanced approach in the field by healthcare professionals.
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To publish the news and information on specialty clinic and practice initiative, outstanding work, multi-disciplinary clinic work, subspecialty clinic work across globe.
Become a member & Get recognition
Contact AFMS to learn about membership, credentialing, and recognition for specialty and subspecialty practice—alongside education, standards, and collaboration with peers across Asia and beyond.