Search results for "Medical Education"
My ‘Zoom’ presidency
ACP's President reflects on how the pandemic has changed her ability to interact with members, patients, and even her own family.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/my-zoom-presidency.htm
1 Sep 2020
Preventing suicide in primary care
There is debate over whether screening patients for suicide risk factors actually reduces suicide deaths, yet many primary care clinics are training clinicians and staff to recognize suicide risk factors in their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/preventing-suicide-in-primary-care.htm
1 Oct 2018
New ACP Practice Advisor modules now available
To receive credit for continuing medical education and Maintenance of Certification, users must complete the module's Practice Biopsy, initiate quality improvement activities in their practices, and complete a second Practice Biopsy at least 30 days after the first is completed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/12/6.htm
12 Jul 2016
12 tips for new academic hospitalists
Internists seeking a career in hospital medicine should be engaged, make connections, and try new things in order to be successful.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/12-tips-for-new-academic-hospitalists.htm
1 Jul 2021
A can't-miss cause of resistant hypertension
More than 20% of patients with resistant hypertension have primary aldosteronism, an underrecognized cause of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/a-cant-miss-cause-of-resistant-hypertension.htm
1 May 2021
IMGs face uncertainty amid politics, rhetoric
Proposed changes to U.S. immigration policy have had a ripple effect on the medical field.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/imgs-face-uncertainty-amid-politics-rhetoric.htm
1 Jan 2019
Facing depression in medical residency
Depression can be prevalent during medical residency, with long hours and social deprivation as contributing factors. Concerningly, the farther residents are into their training, the more depression rates rise. Some programs are delving into their trainees' psychological well-being.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/04/depression.htm
1 Apr 2016
Residents reimagine antiracism curriculum
Residents interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion are taking matters into their own hands, creating new training initiatives about the subject as a formal part of their medical school curriculum.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/residents-reimagine-antiracism-curriculum.htm
1 Jul 2021
Now trending: Internal medicine podcasts for education
Medical podcasts, videos, and other social media won't replace traditional medical education, yet they have grown to become part of the modern physician's learning toolkit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/now-trending-internal-medicine-podcasts-for-education.htm
1 Oct 2018
ACP's international presence promotes better clinical care
The American College of Physicians has a significant international presence, with 19 international chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2017