| Abbreviations | Meaning |
 | NHLBI | National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute |
 | BPNA | British Paediatric Neurology Association |
 | MSF | Multiple Sclerosis Foundation |
 | APACHE | Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation |
 | CCMS | Chinese Canadian Medical Society |
 | MHRI | Mental Health Research Institute Of Victoria |
 | FSMB | Federation Of State Medical Boards Of The United States |
 | CCDPC / CPCMC | Centre For Chronic Disease Prevention And Control / Centre De Prévention Et De Contrôle Des Maladies Chroniques |
 | SVU | Society For Vascular Ultrasound |
 | JCST | Joint Committee On Surgical Training |
 | BVA | British Veterinary Association |
 | NAVBC | National Agricultural And Veterinary Biotechnology Centre (Ireland) |
 | CASA | National Center On Addiction And Substance Abuse At Columbia University |
 | NNA | Nevada Nurses Association |
 | MAA | Medical Artists Association Of Great Britain |