TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH CARE BY FOSTERING EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS IN GEORGIA. THE GEORGIA CHAPTER HAS BEEN ACTIVE SINCE 1974 AND NOW HAS OVER 4,000 MEMBERS, INCLUDING INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENTS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS. INTERNAL MEDICINE PH…