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Global outlook toward improving America's health care system
The College's educational programs, products and services are recognized and valued internationally, even as the College takes on a decidedly global membership. More than 30% of the College's members are international medical graduates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2012
What can the audience expect from Congress' second act?
Congress' dysfunction has led to record-low approval ratings of 11%, and continued delays in resolving issues important to physicians, such as reimbursement and medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/washington.htm
1 Feb 2012
What is the state of American health care in this election year?
ACP's annual report on the state of health care cites proposed budget cuts as the biggest threat to recent advances made by health care reform. And more advances could be affected by the outcome of the presidential elections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/washington.htm
1 Mar 2012
Residency match numbers level off for internal medicine
The number of U.S. medical student seniors at medical schools choosing internal medicine residencies leveled off in 2012 after two years of significant increases, according to results from the 2012 Match Day.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/1.htm
20 Mar 2012
Transitions don't mean a loss of continuity for ACP's mission
As ACP's outgoing president contemplates the upcoming change of leadership, she realizes that while the people may change, the organization still requires its leaders and its members to continue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/presidents.htm
1 Apr 2012
Programs start early to promote health careers
Rural facilities are recruiting their next generation of doctors early##mdash;from high school. They're offering paid, entry-level jobs to immerse the youngest scholars in a health care environment with the hope they'll pursue careers in the field.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/education.htm
1 May 2012
Med school slots continuing to increase, AAMC says
Increases in medical school enrollment are likely to almost meet the 30% target set by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in 2006, according to new projections.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/1.htm
8 May 2012
Physician re-entry resources available
The issue of physician re-entry into the workforce is growing in importance, and a number of organizations and individuals have collaborated to examine re-entry and create guidelines, recommendations, and strategies to assist physicians and ensure access to care for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/12/7.htm
12 Jun 2012
Baby boomers' health isn't what they expect
The normal aspects of aging will place extraordinary demands on the health care system as the baby boomers enter their retirement years. Sheer numbers, coupled with high expectations of this population, pose a problem for primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/boomers.htm
1 Jul 2012
Leadership Day lets internists influence events
Internists descended on Capitol Hill in June to let the legislators know about the importance of funding public health and breaking the gridlock on issues such as malpractice reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/leadership.htm
1 Jul 2012