Search results for "Education"
Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP launch new editorial fellowship program
The year-long program will provide internal medicine physicians in their final year of fellowship training or in the first three years of a faculty position an opportunity to gain insight into the editorial and publishing processes at a highly selective, peer-reviewed journal.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/21/5.htm
21 Feb 2023
USPSTF newly recommends screening adults for anxiety
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) states that patients who screen positive should be examined further for a diagnosis and receive evidence-based care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/27/1.htm
27 Jun 2023
Relationships between primary care physicians, specialists may affect patient satisfaction
Patients gave higher ratings after a referral if the specialist trained with their primary care physician, a quasi-experimental study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/4.htm
10 Jan 2023
ACP launches ‘Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain’ interactive learning module
An interactive multimedia module provides an overview of CDC guidelines on prescribing opioids for chronic pain and allows users to review common clinical questions and receive feedback while learning.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/08/4.htm
8 May 2018
Taking action to bridge the physician shortage
Addressing the critical physician shortage requires a comprehensive strategy focused on empowering physicians, revamping training models, and reshaping incentives to prioritize patient-centered care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/taking-action-to-bridge-the-physician-shortage.htm
1 Apr 2024
ACP co-sponsors $500,000 grant program to combat inequities in health care
Grants are offered to internal medicine residents and faculty members for programs designed to improve the quality of education and training and create a more trustworthy health system that serves everyone and integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/15/5.htm
15 Nov 2022
Exercise may boost kidney function in sedentary older adults
Patients randomized to a physical activity and exercise intervention had statistically significantly lower decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate over two years versus those who received health education, a recent analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/4.htm
10 May 2022
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 and Town Hall scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. ET in Boston.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/officers-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2024
College Fellow named Dartmouth Medical School's senior associate dean for medical education
Richard J. Simons, MD, FACP, has been named senior associate dean for medical education and associate vice president for health affairs at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, N.H.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/13.htm
3 Apr 2012
Take a team approach to coronary disease
A major update to a cardiology guideline puts team-based, patient-centered care at the forefront of management and highlights the role of healthy diet and exercise habits in reducing cardiovascular risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/take-a-team-approach-to-coronary-disease.htm
1 Feb 2024