Search results for "Medical Students"
Could drone deliveries help reverse opioid overdoses?
An epiphany led a medical student to consider whether drones could deliver naloxone to the scene of an overdose so a bystander could deliver the drug, even before emergency crews arrive.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/could-drone-deliveries-help-reverse-opioid-overdoses.htm
1 Sep 2020
Cancer's cure may be found by using the right diagnostic tree
Advances in the understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of cancer, rooted in knowledge of the genetic derangements underpinning each tumor type, leads to the question of whether clinicians should classify cancers by their tissue of origin, or their mutation of origin. Which diagnostic tree is the better example?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/genomics.htm
1 Sep 2011
Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine Campaign exceeds goal
The College thanks ACP members for contributing to the Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine Campaign 2010-2011.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/11.htm
7 Jun 2011
Aspirin's use, effectiveness debated
This issue covers topics including aspirin's role in cardiovascular health, conference coverage for palliative care, and the growth of free clinics in medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/editors.htm
1 May 2015
Ultrasound proliferates at the point of care
Point-of-care ultrasound technology is now available in a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/ultrasound-proliferates-at-the-point-of-care.htm
1 Jan 2020
New video series highlights DEI grant projects funded in partnership with ACP
Interview-style videos cover the progress of projects that have received grants from an ABIM Foundation program to help build trust through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/07/6.htm
7 Feb 2023
ACP honors outstanding chapter activities with Evergreen Awards
At this year's Internal Medicine meeting, ACP presented Evergreen Awards to 10 Chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/evergreen.htm
1 May 2009
Host a ‘#ProudtobeGIM’ event, apply for grant funding
Selected institutions will receive a $2,000 honorarium to host one or more local events aimed at encouraging medical students and early residents to enter the field.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/06/5.htm
6 Aug 2019
Lobbying for residents, payments, and fixes to step therapy
Although it's not in the job description, sometimes the practice of medicine requires political advocacy, as ACP did at Leadership Day.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/lobbying-for-residents-payments-and-fixes-to-step-therapy.htm
1 Jul 2023
Chapter awardees
Chapters honor Members, Fellows, and Masters of ACP who have demonstrated by their example and conduct an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research, or service to their community, their chapter, and ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/awards.htm
1 Jan 2014