Search results for "Diversity"
Internal medicine: Validating our identity and value
ACP is launching a new campaign to educate about the depth and diversity of internal medicine and highlight the value that all internal medicine physicians bring to health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/internal-medicine-validating-our-identity-and-value.htm
1 Sep 2022
In older adults, psychological therapies have small benefits for treating chronic pain, review finds
Psychological interventions such as group therapy were associated with significant improvements in pain intensity and catastrophizing beliefs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/15/4.htm
15 May 2018
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on controversies in colorectal cancer screening
A full recording of “Controversies in Colorectal Cancer Screening” is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/12/5.htm
12 Dec 2023
Governance Committee seeks Regents for 2018
All candidates for Regent must declare their intent to become a candidate by Aug. 1, and complete the nomination packet and submit materials by Sept. 1, 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/18/6.htm
18 Jul 2017
Pandemic pinpoints racial, ethnic disparities
Disparities in outcomes created by COVID-19 have exposed long-standing gaps in health care, and in a larger sense, the fabric of the social safety net.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/pandemic-pinpoints-racial-ethnic-disparities.htm
1 Sep 2020
Inclusivity that is accepting: Embracing different sexualities
Everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves equal access to all of the resources, all of the benefits, and all of the protections available to others.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/inclusivity-that-is-accepting-embracing-different-sexualities.htm
1 Feb 2022
Internal Medicine Meeting 2021 goes virtual
This year's Internal Medicine Meeting includes more than 125 virtual sessions of varying lengths, from bite-sized presentations to one-hour clinical sessions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/internal-medicine-meeting-2021-goes-virtual.htm
1 Mar 2021
ACP joins internal medicine organizations in awarding grants to support DEI
A total of $470,000 in grants was awarded to 20 projects promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at medical schools and teaching hospitals across the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/25/6.htm
25 Jul 2023
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
Doctors-in-training dealing with discrimination
Between 17% and 95% of medical trainees report mistreatment and discrimination. Strategies can be enacted to combat it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/discrimination.htm
1 Apr 2017