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In this Issue:
- Governor's Message
- Chapter News
- Student and Resident Corner
- Updates on Educational Resources
- Wellness Corner
- ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025
- Save The Date
- Final Thoughts
Steve P. Saunders, MBBS, FACP, ACP Governor
Governor's Message
Dear ACP South Carolina Chapter Members,
2025 is off to a busy start with activities at both the SC Chapter and the national level.
First, I would like to thank everyone whose contribution made the annual Fall SC Chapter Meeting a success. I look forward to your participation and engagement in this year's meeting that will be held in Charleston, SC on October 17-18, 2025.
Thank you to the Council of Student and Resident Members and the Ultrasound Interest Group in collaboration with the ACP SC Chapter for putting on another successful Ultrathon course on POC ultrasound in January! We appreciate the participation and engagement of the attendees.
In preparation for the ACP Board of Governors' meeting in April, I requested input on the resolutions that would be discussed and debated. Thank you to the members who took the time to review the resolutions and submit comments. Your comments are appreciated as they assist me in representing the voice of our chapter.
Fourteen members have received their FACP in the ACP in the last 12 months. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to you all for excellence in internal medicine, continued professional development, and a commitment to leading internal medicine and improving lives. To learn more about advancing to Fellowship, please visit Become an ACP Fellow (FACP®) on the ACP website.
We were privileged to welcome over 200 new members into our chapter in the last year. We are pleased you have made the ACP and the SC Chapter your professional home! The chapter council and I look forward to your engagement and we hope to continue to be of service to you.
We recently completed a membership drive on behalf of the ACP. I want to thank all the members who renewed their membership. I am grateful for your decision to continue your membership because we are stronger with your participation.
In Service,
Steve Saunders MBBS. FACP.
ACP Governor, South Carolina Chapter
Photos from the Fall SC Chapter Meeting in October
Chapter News
Chapter Treasurer
It is with great pleasure that I announce that effective February 11, 2025, Dr. Anne Cook became the treasurer of the SC Chapter. Dr. Cook is a longstanding member of the ACP serving in various roles including secretary and wellness champion. She has also served at various medical institutions, at both local and state medical societies and in civic organizations. She brings a wealth of knowledge to this position, and I am honored for the opportunity to work with her on the governor's advisory council. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Anne Cook.
Dr. Cook succeeds Dr. James Adamson in this role. Please join me in extending heartfelt thanks to Dr. James Adamson for his invaluable contributions to the SC Chapter and the ACP over many decades.
Advocacy
The ACP has always been at the forefront of advocacy for better care of our patients, access to care and improved working conditions for our members and physicians in general. There are ongoing topics that we continue to address such as physician reimbursement, patient access to care and GME financing. So far this year there have been an increased number of issues that the ACP has had to lend our voice to, either alone or in collaboration with other physician organizations such as the AAFP and the AAP to name a few. One example is Access to Federal Health Data and Resources. You can find the latest advocacy efforts from ACP by visiting Where We Stand, a one-stop collection featuring articles, statements and ways you can take action on various campaigns.
The ACP continues to rely on your assistance, and this can be done in many ways. First, join the Advocates for Internal Medicine network o receive ACP's action alerts directly and advocate for the interests of internal medicine in Washington.
Secondly, Registration is now open for ACP's annual national advocacy event on April 28-29 in Washington, DC. Help ACP increase its presence on Capitol Hill and advocate directly with Congress in support of legislation impacting internal medicine physicians and your patients. We share our experiences as we discuss the issues that need to be addressed to enhance the care we provide for our patients. I am encouraging all SC Chapter members to consider joining our team in our advocacy efforts this year.
The deadline to register is Thursday, April 10. Please seize this opportunity!
The SC chapter with assistance from the ACP is providing scholarships to students, residents, fellows-in-training and early career physicians to make attendance to Leadership Day 2025 possible. Emails with details of the scholarship have been sent to the respective groups.
Please visit the Leadership Day information page for more information about Leadership Day 2025.
If you have further questions, please contact ACP.
Act today! Your voice is needed on these urgent issues:
- Protect Patient Access to Care and Coverage for Medicaid Enrollees
- Urge Congress to support the Medicare Patient Access Practice Stabilization Act
- Support Funding for the NHSC and THCGME Programs
Student and Resident Corner
The new year reminds us that some of you will be transitioning to new roles and responsibilities in a few months as you continue your professional journey. I want to provide a few reminders:
ACP Board Review Course
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Please note that whether you're taking part in the LKA or 10-year exam pathway or looking to update your clinical knowledge, taking an Internal Medicine Board Review course will help you.
Wellbeing
The demands of medical school and residency can be overwhelming, making it essential to foster a supportive environment. Please explore the resources available through the ACP's Resident Well-being Learning Hub to help mitigate burnout and promote well-being.
For additional support, explore ACP's I.M. Emotional Support Hub, offering valuable mental health and well-being resources for all physicians.
Updates on Educational Resources
ACP MKSAP is here!
ACP MKSAP will deliver a state-of-the-art interface along with updated study tools and features to support your learning.
- More content: Includes 16 syllabus sections covering the breadth of internal medicine with more images and multimedia than ever before.
- More questions: Nearly 2,000 questions will be available at the launch, with new questions added each year.
- More features: New features include a strikethrough option when answering questions; an enhanced highlighting tool; and more custom quiz options, including an LKA simulated custom quiz template. ACP MKSAP CORE allows you to unlock additional bonus questions as well as earn badges and a certificate to document your learning. (Available April 2025.)
ACP MKSAP focuses on individualized learning and convenience, in a perpetually updated format with hundreds of new multiple-choice questions added each year. With your ACP MKSAP subscription, you'll always have access to the latest clinical information and self-assessment questions you need to navigate your lifelong learning journey.
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Wellness Corner
The Ten Commandments of Wellness for Healthcare Professionals
I. THOU SHALL NOT EXPECT SOMEONE ELSE TO REDUCE YOUR STRESS
II. THOU SHALL NOT RESIST CHANGE.
III. THOU SHALL NOT TAKE THYSELF IN VAIN.
IV. REMEMBER WHAT IS HOLY TO THEE.
V. HONOR THY LIMITS.
VI. THOU SHALL NOT WORK ALONE.
VII. THOU SHALL NOT KILL OR TAKE IT OUT ON OTHERS.
VIII. THOU SHALL NOT WORK HARDER. THOU SHALL WORK SMARTER.
IX. SEEK TO FIND JOY AND MASTERY IN THY WORK.
X. THOU SHALL CONTINUE TO LEARN
Krall EJ. Ten commandments of physician wellness. Clin Med Res. 2014 Sep;12(1-2):6-9. doi: 10.3121/cmr.2013.1211. Epub 2014 Jan 10. PMID: 24415746; PMCID: PMC4453302.
ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025
It's not too late to join the ACP and your colleagues in New Orleans, LA, April 3-5, 2025, at the annual marquee educational event for internal medicine physicians and subspecialists around the globe. Together we will share in three days of unparalleled professional revitalization and make invaluable connections with our internal medicine community. There's still time to register!
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Save The Date
Leadership Day 2025
The Westin Washington, DC Downtown Hotel (located at 999 9th Street, NW)
April 28-29, 2025
Online registration s now open for Leadership Day 2025. The deadline to register is Thursday, April 10.
SC Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting
The meeting will be held at Hyatt House Downtown Charleston, SC on October 17-18, 2025. Information will be forthcoming in the coming months.
Final Thoughts
In closing, thanks for what you continue to do for our patients, colleagues, and the ACP. Do not hesitate to utilize the numerous resources for all membership categories that are available on the ACP website www.acponline.org.
I would like to encourage all of you to increase your involvement in your ACP chapter. One important way is to become a council member. Please reach out to me at saundersps@outlook.com if interested.