American College of Medical Genetics

What American College of Medical Genetics does

ACMG is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional medical society, organized under Illinois law and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with a staff of 51-100. Founded in 1991, it serves as the only nationally recognized professional society dedicated specifically to medical genetics practitioners, with a membership exceeding 2,500 MDs, PhDs, genetic counselors, and other genetics professionals working in academic medical centers, private practice, clinical laboratories, industry, and government.

The organization's product portfolio consists of member services, peer-reviewed publications, educational programs, and clinical practice resources rather than technology products. Core offerings include the journals Genetics in Medicine (2023 Impact Factor 6.6, CiteScore 15.2) and Genetics in Medicine Open, both published in partnership with Elsevier; the member magazines The ACMG Medical Geneticist (triannual, 86% readership) and ACMG in Action (monthly e-zine, 3,000+ distribution); the Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting (~2,500 attendees) with scientific sessions, workshops, and satellite symposia; the Employment Resource Center (20,000+ annual visitors) integrated with the National Healthcare Career Network; the ACMG Genetics Academy CME platform; and clinical decision-support resources including ACT Sheets and Algorithms, Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Genetics Lab Standards. In 2025, ACMG established the Newborn Screening Coalition (NBSC) to continue evidence-based newborn screening oversight following the dissolution of a federal advisory committee.

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues (subscription/recurring), Annual Meeting registration, exhibit space, and satellite symposium fees, advertising and sponsorships across publications and the annual meeting, journal subscriptions via Elsevier, Employment Resource Center job postings, and CME program fees. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates closely with its affiliated 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm, the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine. Recent leadership transitions include CEO Melanie Wells stepping down in November 2025 (interim CEO appointed) and Brynn Levy elected President of the ACMG Foundation in March 2026.

Name

American College of Medical Genetics

Legal name

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Website

https://acmg.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ACMG is the only nationally recognized U.S. professional medical society dedicated to medical genetics practitioners, serving 2,500+ MDs, PhDs, and genetic counselors through peer-reviewed journals, the Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, CME programs, clinical guidelines, and the new Newborn Screening Coalition.

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Product category

Professional Medical Society Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

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PRIMARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

SECONDARYEDAAALAC

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Medical genetics society
• Professional medical association
• Continuing medical education
• Clinical practice guidelines
• Medical genetics journals

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ACMG generates revenue through annual membership dues from MDs, PhDs, genetic counselors and other genetics professionals. The organization offers different membership tiers and promotes membership through its website and events.
2. Annual Meeting Revenue: The Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting generates revenue through registration fees, exhibit space sales, sponsorships, and satellite symposia hosting fees from leading companies in the genetics field.
3. Sponsorship and Advertising: ACMG offers annual sponsorship opportunities for publications including The ACMG Medical Geneticist magazine ($10,000-$15,000 per year) and the ACMG in Action monthly e-zine ($10,000 annual sponsorship). Additional advertising is available in Genetics in Medicine journal, at the Annual Meeting, and through employment resource center job postings.
4. Journal Subscriptions and Publications: Revenue from Genetics in Medicine and Genetics in Medicine Open subscriptions. ACMG members receive print subscriptions for $72 per 12-month term. Elsevier publishes GIM (2023 Impact Factor: 6.6).
5. Employment Resource Center: The ACMG Employment Resource Center generates revenue through job posting fees. Basic postings include resume search access, resume match auto notification, job activity tracking, Google Maps location, and graphic/logo insertion. Enhanced options include site banner ads, top posting, and social recruiting.
6. Education and CME Programs: ACMG offers continuing medical education (CME) courses through the ACMG Genetics Academy, including webinars, student opportunities, and the E3 Genomics Pathways Program. Reviewers for Genetics in Medicine journals are eligible to receive CME/CE credits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ACMG is a nonprofit professional medical society that provides medical genetics practitioners with membership services, peer-reviewed journals (Genetics in Medicine and Genetics in Medicine Open), evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, ACT Sheets and Algorithms, continuing medical education through the ACMG Genetics Academy, an Employment Resource Center, and an Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. It also conducts advocacy, develops laboratory standards, and operates the Newborn Screening Collaborative for public health initiatives.

Product overview

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) is a professional medical society, not a traditional technology company. Its product portfolio consists primarily of member services, publications, educational programs, and professional resources for medical genetics practitioners. Key offerings include: peer-reviewed journals (Genetics in Medicine and Genetics in Medicine Open), member magazines (The ACMG Medical Geneticist triannual print publication and ACMG in Action monthly e-zine), the annual ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting conference (~2,500 attendees), the Employment Resource Center job board, ACMG Genetics Academy education platform, continuing certification programs, and clinical practice resources including ACT Sheets, Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Genetics Lab Standards. Additionally, ACMG oversees the Newborn Screening Collaborative (NBSC) for public health initiatives and operates through its philanthropic arm, the ACMG Foundation. The organization does not offer a traditional SaaS product or API platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Genetics in Medicine: ACMG's peer-reviewed journal, published by Elsevier, with 2023 Impact Factor of 6.6 and CiteScore of 15.2
• Genetics in Medicine Open
• ACMG in Action
• The ACMG Medical Geneticist
• ACMG Education Webinar Series: Translating Genes into Health
• ACMG Genetics Academy
• E3 Genomics Pathways Program
• ACMG Employment Resource Center

Products and services

• Genetics in Medicine
• Genetics in Medicine Open Open access companion journal to Genetics in Medicine, featuring research publications under the same editorial standards.
• The ACMG Medical Geneticist Magazine High-quality member magazine mailed three times annually to all ACMG members (2,500+), featuring in-depth stories, committee news, educational offerings, and President's message. 86% of members report reading at least some of each issue.
• ACMG in Action (Monthly E-zine) Monthly electronic magazine (e-zine) distributed to 3,000+ ACMG members, featuring resources, member news, events, ACMG guidelines, and policy updates. Averages 1,600 opens per month.
• ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting Premier annual conference featuring scientific sessions, workshops, and presentations covering AI in genetics, gene editing, cancer genetics, and therapeutic developments. Attracts nearly 2,500 genetics professionals and offers exhibiting, sponsorship, advertising, and satellite symposia opportunities.
• Employment Resource Center Online job board platform for medical genetics job seekers and employers, attracting 20,000+ annual visitors with cross-posting to the National Healthcare Career Network reaching 290+ healthcare career sites. Basic postings include resume search access, resume match auto notification, job activity tracking, Google Maps location, and graphic/logo insertion.
• ACMG Genetics Academy ACCME-accredited education platform offering courses, webinars, and learning activities for medical geneticists and health professionals. Includes the E3 Genomics Pathways Program for students and trainees.
• Continuing Certification Program Program supporting ongoing professional development and certification maintenance for ACMG members in medical genetics.
• ACT Sheets and Algorithms Clinical decision support tools providing actionable guidance for clinicians on the short-term follow-up of genetic conditions identified through newborn screening and other genetic testing.
• Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines Published evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the medical genetics field, developed by ACMG committees and work groups.
• Genetics Lab Standards Standards, guidelines, and resources developed for clinical genetics laboratories.
• Newborn Screening Collaborative (NBSC) Coalition overseen by ACMG that prepares for and conducts evidence-based reviews of genetic and congenital disorders for potential inclusion in newborn screening panels, currently accepting nominations for review.
• ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine Affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation supporting the advancement of medical genetics and genomics education and public health programs through philanthropy and community outreach events such as the Day of Caring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of ACMG members read at least some of The ACMG Medical Geneticist magazine
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Kennedy Krieger InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Kennedy Krieger Institute partners with the ACMG Foundation for its annual Day of Caring event, which presents specially adapted bicycles to local children with genetic conditions. The partnership exemplifies ACMG Foundation's community outreach and philanthropic mission.
• Newborn Screening Coalition (NBSC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Newborn Screening Coalition was established by ACMG in September 2025 to continue national leadership in advancing evidence-based newborn screening following dissolution of a federal advisory committee. The coalition aims to maintain oversight, develop evidence reviews, and foster collaboration across health communities, with launch expected in early 2026. The NBSC is overseen by ACMG and is currently accepting nominations for conditions for potential review.
• ElseviercoreTechnology or IntegrationElsevier publishes Genetics in Medicine (Impact Factor 6.6, CiteScore 15.2) and Genetics in Medicine Open on behalf of ACMG. ACMG members access the journals through SSO via acmg.net. Elsevier handles advertising sales, with a media kit available and contact through Kevin Partridge. Reviewers for the journals are eligible to receive CME/CE credits through ACMG's Genetics Academy.
• ClinGen (Clinical Genome Resource)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACMG partners with ClinGen (Clinical Genome Resource) to host the Somatic Cancer and VICC Virtual Molecular Tumor Board Case Series Webinar, held on the 4th Tuesday of each month (January - October). This collaboration advances cancer genomics education and clinical interpretation standards.
• MediaplanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerACMG participated in Mediaplanet's nationwide Rare Diseases campaign launched in March 2026, aimed at raising awareness, promoting early diagnosis, and improving treatment options for rare diseases. The campaign involves collaboration between researchers, patient advocates, healthcare institutions, and pharmaceutical companies, featuring content from leading voices in the field including ACMG.
• bbMIR-eric (Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure - European Research Infrastructure)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACMG collaborated with bbMIR-eric on content related to Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) published in January 2026, contributing to genomics research dissemination and education across the European research community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association: AMA is the largest U.S. physician professional society, operating a similar member-CME-journal model at vastly greater scale; relevant for membership economics and advocacy infrastructure comparisons.
• American Academy of Pediatrics: AAP is a large specialty medical society that intersects with ACMG through newborn screening policy, pediatric genetics practice, and CME delivery - a structural and operational peer even though broader in clinical scope.
• American College of Physicians: ACP is a large general internal medicine professional society with a comparable member-based, CME-driven, journal-anchored operating model; useful as a benchmark for professional society scale and economics even though its clinical focus is broader.
• American Society of Clinical Oncology: ASCO operates a similar member-driven, journal-anchored (Journal of Clinical Oncology), annual-meeting-centric professional society model in oncology; a useful operational and economic peer given the comparable cancer-genetics practice overlap.

Direct peers

• American Society of Human Genetics: ASHG is the primary U.S. professional society for human genetics researchers, overlapping with ACMG's membership base of MDs and PhDs and competing for journal submissions, annual meeting attendance, and advocacy influence in genetics policy.
• National Society of Genetic Counselors: NSGC represents genetic counselors - a core ACMG member segment - and competes directly for continuing education, conference attendance, and professional standards-setting authority in clinical genetics practice.
• Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders: SIMD serves clinicians focused on inherited metabolic diseases, a core subspecialty within medical genetics that overlaps with ACMG's clinical guidelines, newborn screening, and CME programming.
• Association for Molecular Pathology: AMP is a professional society for molecular diagnostics practitioners, overlapping with ACMG on lab standards, clinical practice guidelines, and the genetics laboratory professional audience.

Regional players

• European Society of Human Genetics: ESHG is the European counterpart professional society, offering a comparable journal (European Journal of Human Genetics) and annual conference; it does not directly compete in the U.S. but parallels ACMG's structure and offerings internationally.

Emerging players

• Genetics Society of America: GSA focuses more on model-organism and basic research genetics but overlaps with the PhD segment of ACMG's membership and on scientific publishing in genetics.

Market position

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Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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