Search results for "Career development"
New sessions, credits and speakers at Internal Medicine 2013
Learn about the upcoming products, programs and services that will be offered at Internal Medicine 2013 in San Francisco.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/preview.htm
1 Mar 2013
College Master finds satisfaction in focusing on others
An academic internist describes in her own words her reasons for becoming an internist, and what she'd do if she hadn't become one in the first place.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/profile.htm
1 Feb 2013
Stories of real patients reinforce the values of medicine
Three patients' stories remind a physician why he chose to become a doctor, and of the rewards and responsibilities that accompany that.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2012
Build your own ultrasound-guided thoracentesis simulator
The use of bedside, portable diagnostic ultrasound devices by nonradiologists is increasing, because of both maturing, more affordable technology and evidence supporting improved patient safety and process efficiency.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/simulator.htm
1 Feb 2012
Learning to learn: Ophthalmoscopic skills taught by simulation
Creating an ophthalmoscopic examination simulation model is easy, inexpensive and goes a long way toward improving this basic clinical skill set. Acquaint yourself with abnormalities seen in the office, as well as the motor skills involved with proper use of the instruments.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/waxman.htm
1 Apr 2011
Bringing health to low-income patients in the clinic and media
Erin N. Marcus, FACP, authors a practical health column directed to readers who don't have enough financial resources or access to care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/11/profile.htm
1 Nov 2010
Learning to learn: Simulators are easy, inexpensive to make
There's no need to spend hundreds of dollars on learning simulators when they can be made with supplies that cost pocket change and a few hours of time. Examples from the Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center provide step-by-step instructions for learning to drain an abscess.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/waxman.htm
1 Oct 2010
Cancer control career development awards for primary care physicians
Hospitalists wanted for survey and program developmentACP's international newsletter is now online
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/10/7.htm
10 Aug 2010
FDA approves vaccines for next flu season
Cancer control career development awards for primary care physicians
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/10/6.htm
10 Aug 2010
Obituaries
Winthrop Fish, FACP; Coy D. Fitch, MACP; and Edward D. “Ted” Harris, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/obituaries.htm
1 Jul 2010