Search results for "Diversity"
All health policy is political, as it must be
The very nature of ACP advocacy involves participating in politics and the political process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/all-health-policy-is-political-as-it-must-be.htm
1 Feb 2019
What does a doctor look like?
Black doctors have responded to medical emergencies in public spaces, only to have their credentials questioned. One physician answers questions on her experience, and reflects on ways to improve the public perception of who might be a doctor.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/what-does-a-doctor-look-like.htm
1 Apr 2019
Governance Committee seeks Regents for 2020
All candidates for new Regents must declare their intent to be a candidate by Aug. 1, 2019, and submit the required materials no later than Sept. 1, 2019.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/14/5.htm
14 May 2019
Governance Committee seeks Regents for 2020
All candidates for new Regents must declare their intent to be a candidate by Aug. 1, 2019, and submit the required materials no later than Sept. 1, 2019.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/18/6.htm
18 Jun 2019
Candidates announced for BOG Chair-elect Designee
Two candidates are seeking election as Chair-elect Designee of the Board of Governors, with voting and results announced in late October.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/candidates-announced-for-bog-chair-elect-designee.htm
1 Sep 2019
Tackling gender disparities from the ground up
The WEL (Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership) Program is aimed at address early- to mid-career female physicians and health care leaders, with the goals of providing networking and education regarding leadership skills and other support mechanisms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/tackling-gender-disparities-from-the-ground-up.htm
1 Sep 2019
Aspirin may benefit some people without cardiovascular disease, new analysis finds
An editorial accompanying the study concluded that it is reasonable to recommend aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in select patients, including those who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease with low bleeding risk.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/17/4.htm
17 Sep 2019
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/2019/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2019
Depression, time pressure negatively affect physicians' ability and well-being, studies find
A meta-analysis looked at the link between depression and medical errors, while another study found that time pressure during patient visits was associated with physician desire to leave practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/10/2.htm
10 Dec 2019
ACP reflects importance of diversity, equity, inclusion in updated Vision, Goals, and Core Values
Through these updates, ACP hopes to reinforce its intent to welcome, consider, and respect the many diverse voices of internal medicine and its subspecialties.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/14/1.htm
14 Jan 2020