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FEDERATION OF ASSOCIATIONS OF
SCHOOLS OF THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS

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Empowering  Healthcare
Education Excellence

Supporting the nation’s future healthcare workforce

OUR IMPACT

28

Health
Professions*

5,000

Educational
Programs

1,300,000

Students
Enrolled Annually

50

States plus
the District of Columbia,
and Puerto Rico

* Some organizations represent more than one profession. For example, ADEA represents dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental therapists. 

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What is
FASHP?

Established in 1968, the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) is a collaborative network of 19 professional organizations. As the primary sources for the nation’s future healthcare workforce, they each serve as the 'cradle of their profession' to a combined 1.3 million students. The involved institutions form the foundation for healthcare delivery and innovation in the United States, providing the knowledge, skills and research that influence the future of our healthcare system.

Our
Mission

Encouraging Collaboration

by facilitating relationships between health professions education organizations to improve education and healthcare delivery.

Advancing Policy and Advocacy

FASHP advances policy and advocacy by providing resources and expertise to policymakers to support health professions education and access to quality healthcare.

Promoting Academic Excellence

by advocating for innovative curricula to prepare students for a broad range of healthcare roles and associated challenges.

Supporting Health Professions Workforce Development and Health Equity

FASHP supports health professions workforce development and health equity by addressing workforce shortages and promoting diversity in healthcare fields.

Our Membership Organizations

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM)
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC)
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC)
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP)
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)
Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
PA Education Association (PAEA)
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FEDERATION OF ASSOCIATIONS OF
SCHOOLS OF THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS

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