Search results for "Communication Skills"
Don't just volunteer, be good at it
The key to being a good volunteer is to be placed at an appropriate site and find a volunteering experience that suits your needs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/volunteer.htm
1 Jul 2016
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 in Washington, D.C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2016
Use your hands, not just your mind, at Internal Medicine 2010
Preview upcoming attractions and sessions of the College's annual meeting, being held this year in Toronto. Find events occurring at the meeting, or for those not going, find out how to follow news as it happens.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/internal.htm
1 Mar 2010
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
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination its candidates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2013
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
Address Maintenance of Certification at Internal Medicine 2012
Three new online Maintenance of Certification modules associated with this year's annual meeting will allow attendees to focus their learning on the most needed areas, with immediate feedback available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/internal-medicine.htm
1 Mar 2012
Put patients in the driver's seat to steer toward better health
Engaging patients in managing their own chronic diseases can be the key to helping them achieve their goals and improve outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/education.htm
1 Feb 2008
Are internists ready to respond, or asleep at the concert?
ACP's president argues the importance of ensuring the graduation of lifelong learners and internists who are prepared for the profession not only in knowledge and skill, but also in wisdom.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2014
Maintaining the sanity of maintenance of certification
ACP seeks ways to make maintenance of certification more educational, professionally fulfilling, and relevant to the practice of internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/presidents.htm
1 Jun 2014