Search results for "Education"
Telemedicine's time has arrived
As the need for remote health care expands, medical educators and residents continue to refine the best ways to teach and learn telemedicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/telemedicines-time-has-arrived.htm
1 Sep 2022
Providing long-term contraception
As the popularity of long-acting reversible contraceptives continues to increase, so does the need for incorporation of placement procedures and contraceptive counseling into primary care and resident education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/providing-long-term-contraception.htm
1 May 2022
New trials provide data to improve medication management in hypertension
A U.K. study compared morning versus evening dosing of antihypertensive drugs, a U.S. study looked at optimal dosing in patients with proteinuria, and a trial in Spain tested self-titration in patients with poorly controlled hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/18/6.htm
18 Oct 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Genetic consult for breast cancer risk
A 29-year-old woman requests advice after receipt of a direct-to-consumer genetic test result that included BRCA gene analysis. She has no breast symptoms and has not undergone any previous breast cancer screening. Following a physical exam and other findings, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/13/3.htm
13 Sep 2022
App-enabled device no better than standard device for self-measuring blood pressure
A smartphone app did not provide any additional reduction in blood pressure, and patients with hypertension would recommend a standard device as much as they would the app-connected device, a study concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/23/2.htm
23 Aug 2022
Reminder: Register now for ACP's Board Prep Course this summer
The course will take place July 11-15 in Arlington, Va. A live virtual format is available.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/21/6.htm
21 Jun 2022
Deadline approaching to enroll in ACP's Certificate in Physician Leadership program
The 18-month program from the ACP Leadership Academy includes a combination of formal training through online coursework, online group discussions facilitated by leaders in internal medicine, and a capstone project that demonstrates successful mastery of leadership concepts.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/16/6.htm
16 Nov 2021
Work toward equity in Black men's health
An expert discusses causes and effects of health disparities as well as ways to incorporate health equity into the practice of medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/work-toward-equity-in-black-mens-health.htm
1 Jul 2023
Obituary
The College notes the passing of Frank Davidoff, MD, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/obit.htm
1 May 2023
ACP announces new coding resources
ACP member-exclusive content and ACP's Coding for Clinicians subscription series will help physicians code smarter, document more efficiently, and optimize payments.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/24/6.htm
24 May 2022