Search results for "Medical Students"
Med school slots continuing to increase, AAMC says
Increases in medical school enrollment are likely to almost meet the 30% target set by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in 2006, according to new projections.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/1.htm
8 May 2012
Doctors with borders
What parameters determine ACP's responsibility to speak out on what is right and wrong, set guidelines, offer guidance, and articulate policy on behalf of internal medicine?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/doctors-with-borders.htm
1 Mar 2018
Internal medicine a ‘stepping stone’ to other careers
Internal medicine a ‘stepping stone’ to other careersType of antidepressant doesn't seem to affect suicide, suicide attempts in adults
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/11/1.htm
11 May 2010
Use caution when seeking medical information online
Researching medical knowledge online involves knowing three different types of resources, summary sites, society sites and primary literature. Knowing when to use each ensures the physician makes the correct diagnosis, and preserves the patient's confidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/google.htm
1 Jul 2011
A passion for primary care and politics at Internal Medicine
Internists often ask me what it will take to restore primary care in the U.S. Even more important than policies, strategies or tactics is having the passion to create great change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/washington.htm
1 Jul 2008
Physicians and social media: Debating where to draw the line
Blogging doctors have a powerful megaphone and a new way to interact with their patients. But mishandling this tool, or misusing Twitter or Facebook, can blur the patient-physician divide or place the relationship at risk. Some of the internet's most famous physicians log in to discuss the pros and cons of social media.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/social.htm
1 Mar 2010
Recalls of generic drugs raise safety concerns
This issue also includes stories on antibiotic stewardship and point-of-care ultrasound, as well as conference coverage from the American Public Health Association and CHEST.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/recalls-of-generic-drugs-raise-safety-concerns.htm
1 Jan 2020
Physicians practice putting mind over matter
Meditation techniques help physicians maintain an open outlook.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/mind.htm
1 Jan 2008
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2023
ACP releases policy to address disparities, discrimination in health care
ACP lays out a framework that confronts the various, interconnected, and compounding aspects of U.S. society that contribute to poorer health outcomes for persons based on their race, ethnicity, religion, and/or cultural identities.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/12/1.htm
12 Jan 2021