Search results for "Medical Education"
A shifting focus on the role of patients' nonmedical needs
Two ACP position papers offer guidance on the role primary care physicians can play in addressing traditionally nonmedical issues, often known as the social determinants of health, and how they encourage the development of patient-centered care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/a-shifting-focus-on-the-role-of-patients-nonmedical-needs.htm
1 Apr 2019
Enter to win second annual Teaching Value and Choosing Wisely® Challenge
The Costs of Care organization and the ABIM Foundation have announced the second annual Teaching Value and Choosing Wisely Challenge to help identify the most promising innovations and bright ideas for teaching high-value care and stewardship to medical trainees.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/11/7.htm
11 Nov 2014
American Medical Women's Association promotes video series for disease prevention
To promote disease prevention, the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) Preventive Medicine Task Force has partnered with Mission Critical Health (MCH), a nonprofit education initiative that produces evidence-based public health and medical education programs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/17/8.htm
17 Mar 2015
ACP resources can help fulfill new DEA training requirement on substance use disorders
Starting June 27, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will require registered physicians to provide a one-time attestation that they have completed eight hours of training, and ACP's education resources can help.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/11/5.htm
11 Apr 2023
ACP announces keynote speaker for Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 Opening Ceremony
Vineet Arora, MD, MAPP, MACP, will give a keynote speech, “Lead from Where You Stand: How to Advocate for Your Patients, Your Profession, and Yourself,” on Thursday, April 27.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/6.htm
7 Mar 2023
ACP's Washington, D.C., office seeks applicants for spring 2022 Health Policy Internship program
The one-month internship provides a multifaceted opportunity to learn about the legislative process, health policy, and advocacy in organized medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/28/6.htm
28 Sep 2021
Three keys for teaching: Think aloud, simplify, be kind
Three simple techniques can help teachers and mentors when they are working with students.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/three-keys-for-teaching-think-aloud-simplify-be-kind.htm
1 Oct 2023
Few internal medicine residency programs provide clinical opioid-related training
A 2019 survey of members of the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine found that while 82% of programs required some training in safe opioid prescribing and opioid use disorder treatment, few programs required clinical experiences.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/09/5.htm
9 Nov 2021
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2020
Many med students unprepared as PrEP prescribing increases
Limited knowledge, beliefs, and experiences regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV have improved among current clinicians, but medical students haven't seen the same experience.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/many-med-students-unprepared-as-prep-prescribing-increases.htm
1 Jan 2018