Search results for "Membership"
ACP Councils seeking nominations for 2021-2022
The Council of Early Career Physicians, the Council of Resident/Fellow Members, and the Council of Student Members are seeking candidates to fill vacant seats for 2020-2021.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/22/6.htm
22 Sep 2020
Mixed findings on remdesivir for COVID-19, news on SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
Among other news this week, the NIH and the WHO released results from remdesivir trials, more negative findings were published for hydroxychloroquine, and ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine held a vaccine forum featuring Anthony S. Fauci, MD, MACP, and other experts.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/2.htm
20 Oct 2020
Many recent studies reporting on COVID-19 vaccines' safety, effectiveness
New studies looked at the safety of the adenovirus COVID-19 vaccines, the effectiveness of almost all the vaccines, and the impacts of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy and on long-term cardiac function. A physician columnist addressed pandemic-related anger.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/11/1.htm
11 May 2021
Attend a chapter meeting
Clinicians can enhance their clinical skills and knowledge and network with colleagues at local ACP chapter meetings.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/10.htm
17 Jul 2012
ACP addresses systemic racism, commits to being an antiracist organization
A new policy statement outlined the College's recommendations for addressing and mitigating systemic racism, including discrimination in law enforcement, as well as its commitment to expanding existing policies on disparities in health care and on hate crimes as a public health issue.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/4.htm
23 Jun 2020
Busting COVID-19 vaccination myths
Misinformation and disinformation campaigns have contributed to the death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Internists can effectively counter this and encourage vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/busting-covid-19-vaccination-myths.htm
1 Nov 2021
Research on COVID-19 vaccines' duration, reactions, prioritization
Antibodies persisted six months after vaccination, and a graded dosing protocol allowed patients with reactions to a first shot to get a second. Surveyed Americans wanted to prioritize front-line workers and those with chronic conditions for vaccination, and a columnist finds reasons for hope.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/13/1.htm
13 Apr 2021
ACP honors outstanding chapter activities with John Tooker Evergreen Awards
ACP presented John Tooker Evergreen Awards to six chapters at Internal Medicine 2012. The program provides recognition and visibility to chapters that have successfully implemented programs to increase membership, improve communication, increase member involvement, enhance diversity, foster careers in internal medicine and improve management of the chapter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/evergreen.htm
1 Jun 2012
Why should you belong to a medical professional society?
In his latest KevinMD column, Philip A. Masters, MD, FACP, describes how medical societies positively affect the lives and careers of individual physicians, the state of medicine at large, and the well-being of patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/01/6.htm
1 Oct 2019
Embracing medical uncertainty
Not knowing everything should not be a sign of personal inadequacy or a source of shame, Philip A. Masters, MD, FACP, says in a KevinMD column.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/13/6.htm
13 Aug 2019