Search results for "Medical education"
ACP launches ‘Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain’ interactive learning module
An interactive multimedia module provides an overview of CDC guidelines on prescribing opioids for chronic pain and allows users to review common clinical questions and receive feedback while learning.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/08/4.htm
8 May 2018
A better signal-to-noise ratio for guidelines
It takes about 15 years to broadly implement clinical guidelines into practice. Physicians and scientists are working to shorten this lag and strengthen the connection by examining how guidelines are developed, delivered, and adopted.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/06/guidelines.htm
1 Jun 2016
ACP announces next Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
Darilyn V. Moyer, MD, FACP, has served ACP in many roles, and will continue to carry out ACP's mission in her new role as ACP's EVP/CEO.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/17/1.htm
17 May 2016
Educators, are you ready for your close-up?
Eight tips can ease the switch to online education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/educators-are-you-ready-for-your-close-up.htm
1 Oct 2020
A shifting focus on the role of patients' nonmedical needs
Two ACP position papers offer guidance on the role primary care physicians can play in addressing traditionally nonmedical issues, often known as the social determinants of health, and how they encourage the development of patient-centered care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/a-shifting-focus-on-the-role-of-patients-nonmedical-needs.htm
1 Apr 2019
Differentiating ‘dizziness' and vertigo
Because patients use these two terms to describe a broad range of sensations, the symptom can pose a diagnostic challenge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/dizziness-vertigo.htm
1 Jan 2017
ACP urges doctors to focus on ‘hidden curriculum’
Among other recommendations, faculty and senior clinicians should model empathy, encourage reflection and discussion of positive and negative behaviors in the training environment, and promote clinician wellness.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/06/4.htm
6 Mar 2018
Being a male ally of women in the workplace
Two physicians discuss identifying microaggressions and learning how to speak up.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/being-a-male-ally-of-women-in-the-workplace.htm
1 Sep 2022
ACP congratulates the winners of 2nd annual Dragon's Lair Competition
The “Shark Tank”-like competition showcased ideas from physicians or medical students that have the potential to transform clinical practice on a national level in categories such as High-Value Care, Finding Joy in Practice, Improving Medical Education, and Meaningful Use of Technology.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/02/5.htm
2 May 2017
Prepping IM residents for primary care
Although most patient visits and more than 60% of procedures now occur in the outpatient setting, most of the focus on residency training is on critically ill patients in the hospital.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/education.htm
1 May 2017