Asociación Colombiana de Sociedades Científicas

Founded in 1956, Asociación Colombiana de Sociedades Científicas is a non-profit network based in Bogotá, Colombia working on health, medical research.

The Asociación Colombiana de Sociedades Científicas (ACSC) is a non-profit, second-degree scientific and professional association made up of Colombian health-sector scientific societies and specialty organisations recognised by the national government. Founded in 1956, it represents its member societies before public and private bodies, promotes scientific exchange and continuing medical education, supports ethical research, and works on the quality of professional practice and the health of the Colombian population. It also runs the CAMEC voluntary recertification body for medical specialties, and acts as a citizen oversight body for the right to health. Its work is centred in Bogotá and covers the whole country through regional chapters.