October 2024

ACP IMpact

In Case You Missed It

Janet Jokela, MD, MPH, MACP, ACP Treasurer, recalls her residency at Boston City Hospital and recognizes internal medicine physicians as “city savages,” valued medical educators, and health system leaders in her and on KevinMD.

Feature

(from the October 2024 I.M. Matters from ACP)

Combating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) involves recognizing disparities, addressing the stigma that surrounds sexual health care, and viewing testing and treatment as a comprehensive care package rather than individual concerns, experts said.

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: Arvindselvan Mohanaselvan MD, FACP

Dr. Mohanaselvan explains why he chose a fellowship in geriatric medicine rather than one in oncology.

Council of Student Members Spotlight

Representation in Medicine

At the beginning of my third year, I had the typical mindset of most medical students. What will rotations be like? Am I ready to see patients? And, for my international medical students like myself, How will practicing medicine for patients internationally translate to the States?

Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG) Leader Spotlight

Maximize Your Leadership Experience and Network

In my first year, I found myself drawn to various organ systems, which deepened my interest in internal medicine. Attending IMIG meetings where physicians shared their experiences made me eager to lead. As an IMIG leader, I've had the chance to engage more with internal medicine and network with professionals through the ACP Council of Student Members. The main challenge is balancing time and ensuring that events are meaningful for members.

IMIG Event Inspiration

Give Back by Sponsoring a Community Health Fair

The internal medicine group at the University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu, HI, sponsored a community health fair in its local Chinatown district. Two faculty advisors and eight medical students screened 84 patients at stations calculating BMI, measuring blood pressure, and screening blood glucose levels.

Access more IMIG resources on ACP Online.

Advocacy Update

Get Out the Vote with ACP Voter Registration and Equitable Access to Elections Toolkit

Recognizing the strong connection between health and voting, ACP encourages all members to update their voter registration for the upcoming election, whether voting from home or in person. To support this effort, ACP has developed a Voter Registration and Equitable Access to Elections Toolkit, including information and resources related to upcoming primary and general elections and state activity.

Between now and the election, ACP is partnering with Vot-ER. This nonpartisan, nonprofit organization is hosting a Healthy Democracy Campaign (HDC) in which medical students can encourage patients and clients to register to vote. .

Analyzing Annals

Breaking the Silence: Restoring Justice in Academic Medicine

(from September 2024 Annals for Educators)

The subject of gender-based harassment and violence is a difficult one. It makes people uncomfortable. As such, important conversations rarely happen, but they must. The discomfort of breaking the silence is often when and where progress happens.

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 from the 2024 Abstracts Competition

The Journey from Abdominal Pain to Hereditary Coproporphyria

A 57-year-old female presented to the emergency department with severe constant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting which started when she was eating fish for dinner. She reported she had “stomach problems” for at least 20 years and tried multiple therapies to no avail.

Want to have your abstract featured here? Submit an abstract by December 2, 2024 to showcase your research or a case report at next year's ACP National Abstract Competitions in New Orleans, LA. See details.

Subspecialty and Combined Training Careers

Women's Health

Women's Health focuses on developing expertise in health issues that are unique to women, are more common in women, or may present differently in women. Women's Health training programs are highly variable in focus but frequently provide more advanced expertise beyond that gained in usual internal medicine training.

Explore the internal medicine training infographic to discover the many career pathways open to internal medicine physicians.Be sure to also check out a day in the life of an IM specialist/subspecialist.

In the Clinic

Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis classically presents with joint pain that is exacerbated by use and alleviated with rest. There is relatively brief, self-limited morning stiffness and absence of constitutional symptoms.

In the Clinic is a feature of Annals of Internal Medicine which includes practical reviews about the management of common clinical conditions.

Get Involved

Last Chance! Submit Abstracts, Apply for a Council Seat or Internship

Build your experience, knowledge base, and CV with these exciting opportunities from ACP:

Apply to be a Health Policy Intern in ACP's Washington, DC, office by October 31. The internship provides a multifaceted opportunity for medical students to learn about the legislative process, health policy, and advocacy in organized medicine. Apply now.
Submit an abstract to showcase your research or a case report at next year's ACP National Abstract Competitions in New Orleans, LA. The submission deadline is December 2. See details.
Become a member of ACP's Council of Student Members, which advises ACP's Board of Regents and Board of Governors on products, programs, and services relating to medical students. Apply by November 1.

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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