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Walter J. McDonald, MD, MACP, former EVP/CEO, dies at 85
Dr. McDonald led the College for seven years before stepping down.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/obituary-walter-j-mcdonald.htm
1 Oct 2023
Meet end-of-year CME/MOC requirements with ACP's The Works package
ACP's new recordings package, The Works, offers a library of over 230 hours of high-yield, on-demand educational content.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/29/5.htm
29 Nov 2022
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination the following candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2023
Combating the crisis of loneliness
While the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on loneliness, social engagement with friends and family has been falling for the past two decades as feelings of social isolation have increased.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/combating-the-crisis-of-loneliness.htm
1 Oct 2023
Mitigate potential workplace violence
Physicians should consider violence prevention measures that they can adopt, such as regular training in de-escalation techniques, more routine documentation of worrisome encounters, and seeking guidance from law enforcement or a threat assessment consultant.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/mitigate-potential-workplace-violence.htm
1 Sep 2023
Raising awareness about HPV-related cancers
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can potentially prevent more than 90% of HPV-associated cancers. Generally given to teens, it can be offered to adults as well.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/raising-awareness-about-hpv-related-cancers.htm
1 Oct 2023
Earn CME credit and MOC points for Ethics and Professionalism Learning Module
Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) activities associated with ACP's Ethics Manual have been renewed through Jan. 3, 2018.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/03/6.htm
3 Feb 2015
Big barrier to buprenorphine removed
The U.S. government no longer requires an X waiver to treat patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/big-barrier-to-buprenorphine-removed.htm
1 Mar 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Left heel pain of 6 weeks' duration
A 36-year-old woman is evaluated for left heel pain of 6 weeks' duration. She is training for a half-marathon. Following a physical exam and radiograph, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/20/3.htm
20 Jun 2023
ACP CME 160 features recordings from Internal Medicine Meeting 2023
The package includes a year of on-demand access and allows learners to submit CME claims at their own pace.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/27/5.htm
27 Jun 2023