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February 2026

Feature

Unpacking Physician Attrition

(from January 2026 I.M. Matters from ACP)

A study examines what could be driving physicians to leave clinical practice and which specialties are most at risk.

I.M. Matters from ACP is ACP's member newspaper, providing news and information for internal medicine physicians about the practice of medicine and reporting on the policies, products, and activities of ACP.

I.M. Internal Medicine Spotlight

Sanjay A. Patel, MD, FACP

Dr. Patel advises students to take a deep breath and enjoy the (sometimes challenging) journey in Medicine.

Medical Student Perspective Essay

The Unseen IMpact: The Medical Students' Role in Internal Medicine

Internal medicine was my final clerkship of the year, and I had been eagerly anticipating it. I was excited to integrate all the knowledge I had accumulated throughout the year and to care for some of Los Angeles's most complex patients. However, I wasn't fully prepared for the emotional intensity of the experience.

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Advocacy Update

Vaccine Access Tops the List of ACP Advocacy Priorities in 2026

In previous years, ACP has outlined a long list of advocacy priorities but is streamlining its approach for 2026 and plans to focus mainly on patient access to immunizations, patient affordability and access to care, strengthening the internal medicine workforce and improving payment for internal medicine physicians.

Analyzing Annals

Comparative Gastrointestinal Safety of Dulaglutide, Semaglutide, and Tirzepatide in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

(from January 2026 Annals for Educators)

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are known to be associated with gastrointestinal adverse events. However, whether the risk for gastrointestinal adverse effects differs across individual GLP-1 RA formulations has not been well studied. Understanding these differences may help clinicians make more informed prescribing decisions. The objective of this study was to compare the risk for severe gastrointestinal adverse events among users of dulaglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide.

Annals for Educators is a Web Exclusives feature of Annals of Internal Medicine which includes activities using selected Annals articles to help medical educators in their teaching activities.

Winning Abstracts

When Heart Failure Blinds You

Heart failure is a commonly seen pathology in hospitals and clinicians frequently encounter it and its sequelae. But when the course deviates, such as with unexpected response to therapy and a more complex history, a new diagnosis needs to be evaluated. Keeping a broad differential for those times where something does not fit the current explanation highlights the bread and butter of internal medicine.

Want to have your abstract featured here? ACP holds a National Abstract Competitions as part of the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting every year.

Get Involved

Join ACP Leadership Day 2026 – Help Shape the Future!

Register now for ACP's annual national advocacy event on May 12–13, 2026, 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. Leadership Day is an ACP member-exclusive event and is $25 for residents and fellows residing in the United States. If you are interested in attending, please contact your ACP chapter to help your state chapter coordinate its delegation. Space is limited and the deadline to register is April 24.

Join Us (In Person or Virtually) for ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2026

Registration includes special sessions for medical students and access to the full Scientific Program and meeting events. You'll also receive 30 days' post-meeting access to all recorded sessions, giving you more time to learn on your schedule. Join us in person or virtually for only $65.

Chapter Chatter

Expand Your Professional Network with ACP Local Chapter Opportunities

ACP chapters offer local programs and activities for medical students, such as scientific meetings and awards programs. Each chapter is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of ACP members in that area. More importantly, chapters provide a professional home for medical students and offer opportunities for networking, leadership, and submitting abstracts. Visit your chapter website to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities to get involved.

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