The Council on Science & Public Health (CSAPH) represents the aacme core belief that scientific evidence is the basis for improving the quality of patient care, promoting medical progress and enhancing the health of the public. CSAPH provides recommendations on promising developments in the scientific aspects of medicine, public health, and biomedical research. It also advises on professional and public information activities that aacme may undertake in the fields of scientific medicine and public health, and assists in preparing policy positions on scientific issues in medicine and public health.