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You’ll find
#InternalMedicine
physicians wherever there is complexity.
That’s because we are critical thinkers who serve, and lead, in every place and in many diverse roles and settings.
#IMPhysician
Several characteristics distinguish internal medicine (IM) from other medical specialties, creating its unique and important role in American medicine. Discover internal medicine's rich history:
August's ACP Diabetes Monthly is out now:
🔸 Effects of early, intensive glycemic control endure for decades, UKPDS data show
🔸 Spotlight on hypoglycemia in older patients
In this week's Advocate:
🔹 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Includes 2.8 Percent Cut to Reimbursement Rates
🔹 ACP Responds to Congressional Attention on Physician Payment Reform
Try the new Cardiology Sample Module! Newly updated content for educators: Save hundreds of hours creating your curriculum with ACP’s trusted collection of fully prepared online teaching slides:
ACP’s CEO and EVP
@DarilynMoyer
, M.D., MACP participates in
@katiecouric
Media’s roundtable discussion on the unique role women bring to leading diverse teams and driving business success while working to create a healthier world.
Read some of the latest in
@ACPHospitalist
:
🔸 Homelessness and hospitals
🔸 Creative writing for clinicians
🔸 Most patients hospitalized with pneumonia had discordant initial, discharge diagnoses
Are you concerned about a practice or clinical issue? Consider submitting a resolution to your Governor or chapter council. The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the Fall 2024 Board of Governors meeting is September 27, 2024:
Don't wait! Now is the best time to save. Register for ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans, LA, by 8/23, and you will receive a $100 discount to attend any 1-day Pre-Course! Register now and save:
Read some of the latest in
@IMMattersACP
Weekly:
🔸 Antibiotics more frequently prescribed in virtual versus in-person urgent care visits
🔸 Follow-up of cardiac hospitalizations lacking and disparities worsening, study finds
Lock in the new ACP MKSAP now with your Pre-Order Bundle! Enjoy immediate access to MKSAP 19 content and discounted pricing! Keep learning and improving patient care this summer and all year long! Order your subscription bundle today:
Check out the latest in ACP IMpact:
🔸 I.M. Internal Medicine:
@Dr_Kushinga
🔸 Feature: Two Tips for the Physical Exam
🔸 Medical Student Perspective Essay: "How Similar Are We?" by
@heather_dupless
Newly Released! ACP CME 175 session recordings now available.
Enjoy over 175 hours of on-demand lectures delivered by expert faculty from Internal Medicine Meeting 2024. Earn MOC and CME at your pace with a full year of access. Order today:
Register for ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 in New Orleans, LA, by 8/23, and you will receive a $100 discount to attend any 1-day Pre-Course! Right now is the best time to save! Learn more:
Physicians, Residents, Fellows: Check out
@ACPCareerConnec
2024 Summer Career Guide to find current job search advice and job opportunities located at medical facilities across the US:
Read some of the latest in
@ACPHospitalist
:
🔸 Q&A: A countywide cleanup
🔸 Point-of-care HCV test, Alzheimer's drug approved
🔸 Hospitalists send or read an average of 130 secure electronic messages a day, study finds