Search results for "Certification"
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of increased dyspnea
A 48-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of increased dyspnea, wheezing, and nonproductive cough. She also reports intermittent pain and swelling in the wrists and knees for the past 6 months. She was diagnosed with scleritis of the left eye 1 month ago that improved with glucocorticoid drops. She also had two episodes of right pinna pain, redness, and swelling. After physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/mksap-quiz-2-month-history-of-increased-dyspnea.htm
1 Jan 2020
Free mobile app for Internal Medicine Meeting 2015 available
The Internal Medicine Meeting 2015 app is now available for free for iPhone and Android smartphones, as well as iPad and Android tablet devices.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/03/6.htm
3 Mar 2015
Courage, sacrifice, and internal medicine—a year in review
ACP's president reflects on his year of tenure and shares his convocation speech from Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/presidents.htm
1 Apr 2017
What's new in other College publications
ACP Internist, ACP Hospitalist, ACP Press, Annals of Internal Medicine, and MKSAP
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/highlights.htm
1 Jul 2008
MKSAP Quiz: 4 days of fever and arthralgia
A 43-year-old man is evaluated for 4 days of fever and arthralgia, as well as a raised purple rash over his lower extremities of 1 week's duration. He is a current intravenous drug user. He has no other medical problems and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and skin findings, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/mksap-quiz-4-days-of-fever-and-arthralgia.htm
1 May 2019
Register now for the ACP Virtual Live: Internal Medicine Board Review Course
ACP Virtual Live, which will stream from July 13 to 17, is ideal for learners who need to pass the ABIM recertification exam as well as those who need to stay current in internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/30/6.htm
30 Jun 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Pruritic rash on elbows and knees
A 27-year-old man is evaluated for a pruritic rash on his elbows and knees of 3 years' duration. Celiac disease was diagnosed 7 months ago. He started a gluten-free diet, and the diarrhea resolved but the rash has persisted. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/mksap-quiz-pruritic-rash-on-elbows-and-knees.htm
1 Jul 2023
Physician time a main driver of MOC costs, analysis indicates
General internists were estimated to have the lowest 10-year costs for Maintenance of Certification, while hematologists/oncologists were estimated to have the highest costs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/28/4.htm
28 Jul 2015
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/2021/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for recurrent syncope
A 25-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent syncope. The syncopal episodes are abrupt and without prodrome and have occurred several times during the past year. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and ECG, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-recurrent-syncope.htm
1 Jun 2023