Search results for "Academic medicine"
Gender-based disparities in starting salaries common in academic medicine
A study using U.S. compensation data from 2019 to 2020 found that starting salaries were lower for women in 93% of subspecialties and that initial salary parity in these subspecialities could increase women's earning potential by a median of $250,075.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/22/5.htm
22 Feb 2022
ACP abstract competitions offer chances to learn, network
The first authors of top-scoring abstracts in each category in the podium competition are invited to give oral presentations at Internal Medicine Meeting 2025; the finalists in the poster competition are invited to compete on site.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/acp-abstract-competitions-offer-chances-to-learn-network.htm
1 Oct 2024
Medical improv proves provocative for physicians
Physicians are adapting improvisational theater principles to improve communication, cognition, and teamwork in health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/07/medical-improv-proves-provocative-for-physicians.htm
1 Jul 2024
Women in academia report more sexual harassment, negative work climates, survey finds
Women had more negative experiences compared to men, other minorities, and those identifying as LGBTQ+.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/13/2.htm
13 Jun 2023
Applications open for Annals of Internal Medicine's editorial fellowship program
The 12-month program begins July 1, 2024, and is available exclusively to ACP members who are in their final year of fellowship training or the first three years of a faculty position. Applications are due March 30.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/20/5.htm
20 Feb 2024
Pushing toward gender equity in medicine
At the Women in Medicine Summit, held virtually last October, experts offered strategies to help support women in medicine during the pandemic and beyond.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/pushing-toward-gender-equity-in-medicine.htm
1 Jan 2021
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
Problems with grateful patient programs
A recent position paper from ACP adds to the increasing scrutiny of institutions' current fundraising practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/problems-with-grateful-patient-programs.htm
1 Jan 2024
Gender pay gap persists in internal medicine, especially in procedural subspecialties
Only general internal medicine, endocrinology, and geriatrics had more women than men, and only 26% of full professors were women, according to an analysis of U.S. internal medicine faculty in 2018 to 2019.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/20/5.htm
20 Jul 2021
Staying safe on social media
Despite the risks of impersonation or harassment, physicians say participating in social media has considerable professional and personal benefits.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/staying-safe-on-social-media.htm
1 Jun 2023