Search results for "Diversity"
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
Internal medicine can slow climate change, improve health
ACP is once again proactively addressing an issue of importance to human health: climate change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2016
Patients and prayer amid medical practice
It's more important than ever to recognize and understand cultures and spiritual beliefs, including and beyond the end of life.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/prayer.htm
1 Oct 2012
Both nosocomial and community-based sources of C. difficile contribute to disease transmission
Genetically diverse, community-based sources of Clostridium difficile may play a larger role in nosocomial transmission than previously thought, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/5.htm
1 Oct 2013
Governance committee seeks Regent, Treasurer candidates for 2013
The ACP Governance Committee oversees the process for nominating and electing Masters and Fellows of the College to the Board of Regents and is beginning the process of seeking Regents to join the Board in May 2013. The position of Treasurer will also open in 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/01/11.htm
1 May 2012
Governance Committee seeks Regent and Treasurer candidates for 2013
ACP's Governance Committee, which oversees the process for nominating and electing Masters and Fellows of the College to the Board of Regents, is beginning the process of seeking Regents to join the Board in May 2013. The position of Treasurer will also open in 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/13.htm
5 Jun 2012
Why ACP must speak out against discrimination
While the country has surely made enormous progress in the past half-century in advancing equality and diversity, it's important to remember history when we consider the medical profession's obligation now to challenge discriminatory policies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/why-acp-must-speak-out-against-discrimination.htm
1 Oct 2017
Appropriate use criteria offered for noninvasive vascular tests of more than 100 clinical scenarios
Eleven medical societies drafted detailed criteria to help clinicians optimize the appropriate use of noninvasive vascular tests in patients with known or suspected disorders of the venous system, such as venous insufficiency; varicose veins; blood clots in the leg, arm or abdomen; and pulmonary embolism.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/23/4.htm
23 Jul 2013
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
A generalist and educator marks 20 years of ACP Fellowship
Linda S. Snell, FACP, was among ACP's first class of Fellows, inducted in 1989.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/profile.htm
1 Nov 2009