Search results for "Hospital Medicine"
Break the cycle of COPD exacerbations
New concepts in the field of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include pre-COPD, which is defined by normal spirometry in the presence of symptoms, and PRISm, or preserved ratio impaired spirometry.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/break-the-cycle-of-copd-exacerbations.htm
1 Nov 2024
Hospital medicine a top career choice among new general internal medicine physicians
The percentage of internists seeing patients both in and out of the hospital declined by more than half between 1990 and 2017, according to an analysis of American Board of Internal Medicine certifications and Medicare claims.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/5.htm
17 May 2022
When the doctor will (not) see you now
For many Americans, it is difficult to see a physician for an acute symptom, and almost impossible to get a primary care appointment for routine care in a reasonable amount of time.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/when-the-doctor-will-not-see-you-now.htm
1 Nov 2024
ACP Hospitalist solicits ACP members' writing for upcoming special issue
Send us your vision of the future of hospital medicine—essays or stories, realistic or outlandish, optimistic or dystopian—in 1,000 words or less by Sept. 13.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/06/6.htm
6 Aug 2024
Alzheimer's disease, early-onset cancer, and more stories
This month's issue covers Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer mutations, and "skinny label" generic drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/alzheimers-disease-early-onset-cancer-and-more-stories.htm
1 Nov 2024
ACP Leadership Academy certificate program focuses on hospital medicine and primary care
The program includes a combination of formal training through 46.5 hours of online coursework, online group discussions facilitated by leaders in internal medicine, and a capstone project that demonstrates successful mastery of leadership concepts.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/05/5.htm
5 Nov 2019
Keynote speaker addresses record number of attendees at Hospital Medicine 2012
SAN DIEGO—Hospital Medicine 2012, the annual meeting of the Society of Hospital Medicine, brought more than 2,500 hospitalists to San Diego this week for the largest ever gathering of inpatient-based clinicians.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/10/6.htm
10 Apr 2012
Best career paths not always straight lines
Nontraditional backgrounds and varied job paths reflect how broad knowledge and experiences, like those acquired by many internal medicine physicians, can lead to career success.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/best-career-paths-not-always-straight-lines.htm
1 Jun 2024
Register now for Certificate in Physician Leadership for Hospital Medicine
ACP members may now enroll in a program that includes a combination of formal training through 43.5 hours of webinar or live coursework, group discussions, and a capstone project.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/21/5.htm
21 Jun 2016
Advice on writing an op-ed
Medical misinformation can kill, and it's everywhere, so one physician proposed countering it by writing medical op-eds.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/advice-on-writing-an-op-ed.htm
1 Jun 2024