In Case You Missed It
How ACP Is Working for You and With You: ACP's Annual Report 2023-2024
Just released! Read the ACP Annual Report of the CEO & Executive Vice President 2023-2024. This comprehensive report summarizes how ACP has achieved significant milestones, generated visibility about the value and impact of internal medicine physicians, developed new and innovative member-exclusive resources, and worked to support you, our members, over the past year.
Feature
Two Tips for the Physical Exam
(from the June 2024 I.M. Matters from ACP)
James O'Keefe, MD, FACP, explains why blood pressure should be checked in both arms and why clinicians should routinely measure patients' waist circumference.
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: Kunshinga Matilda Bvute, MD, MPH, MBA
Learn about Dr. Bvute's incredible journey back to medicine after an unexpected visa denial due to political dynamics in Zimbabwe.
Medical Student Perspective Essay
How Similar Are We?
"Cognitive dissonance" is a term I learned from a medical ethics course during my sophomore year of college. A Google search defines it as "the mental discomfort felt from holding two conflicting beliefs; or when your beliefs are inconsistent with your actions." During my psychiatry clerkship, I battled with this internal conflict more than on any other rotation, likely due to the nature of the field and presentation of its most ill patients.
ACP IMpact's Medical Student Perspective series presents essays by medical students about their medical school experience. See possible topic ideas and how you can submit your essay for consideration at ACP Online.
ACP Papers
ACP Offers Recommendations to Support LGBTQ+ Health Care Equity
ACP updated the policy paper, "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, Queer and Other Sexual and Gender Minority (LGBTQ+) Health Disparities in response to current challenges harming the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ population. The updated policy paper offers recommendations for improving health care equity, reducing social stigma, incorporating LGBTQ+ health into medical education and more.
Dr. Isaac Opole, ACP President, explains the paper in a brief accompanying video.
Winning Abstracts from the 2024 Abstracts Competition
Cracking the COVID-19 Vaccine Code: Analyzing Survival Odds - Are Vaccines the Key?
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths worldwide. Vaccination is the most effective preventive measure against the disease. This study aimed to assess the mortality rates of COVID-19 patients in the United States and the effectiveness of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines in preventing mortality.
Want to have your abstract featured here? ACP holds a National Abstracts Competition as part of the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting every year. Find out more at ACP Online.
Subspecialty and Combined Training Careers
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Gastroenterology requires an extensive understanding of the entire gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, colon, and rectum.
See the new! internal medicine training infographic and all the career pathways open to internal medicine physicians. Be sure to also explore a day in the life of an IM specialist/subspecialist.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are common behavioral disorders associated with substantial psychological and physical morbidity and mortality. Persons with eating disorders frequently present to primary care providers, who may also be responsible for their general medical management.
In the Clinic is a feature of Annals of Internal Medicine which includes practical reviews about the management of common clinical conditions.
Get Involved
Volunteers Wanted! Become a Mobile App Community Lead on the ACP Connect Mobile App.
ACP is looking for ACP Mobile App Community Leads to engage members in specific mobile app communities. Volunteers create starter posts, reply to messages, guide conversations, and point community members to ACP information and resources.
IMIG Event Inspiration
Student Activity Fairs, Welcome (Back) Meetings, and Ready-to-Use Marketing Materials
As the new academic year begins, don't forget to register your Internal Medicine Interest Group for your school's activity fair. You may also want to schedule your club's first "Welcome (Back) Meeting," and recruit new members using ACP's IMIG Digital Resource Kit which includes images, email templates, and social media ideas.
Access more IMIG resources on ACP Online.
Chapter Chatter
Attend Your Local ACP Chapter Meeting
Expand your network, strengthen your CV, and learn new clinical skills by attending your local ACP Chapter Meeting. Medical Student members have exclusive access to submit original research in their local abstract competition for a chance to win a trip to present at Internal Medicine 2025 in New Orleans, LA. Bonus: most meetings have FREE registration for medical student members!
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