Posted on February 12th, 2020 by Academic Programs
Creating and managing your online presence can be a challenge, but recent studies show that it may be of vital importance for today’s physicians. This course introduces health care professionals to the nuances of personal branding, including strategies for identifying…
Posted on February 12th, 2020 by Academic Programs
The Choosing Wisely® campaign, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation, seeks to advance a national dialogue on avoiding unnecessary medical tests, treatments and procedures. This webinar will provide physicians with information to engage patients in their medical treatment and empower…
Posted on February 10th, 2020 by Academic Programs
Most physicians caring for adults are asked at some point to make decisions about the work status of their patients. But few are taught much about this topic in medical training, including the health impact of these decisions. This engaging…
Posted on February 10th, 2020 by Academic Programs
The Choosing Wisely® campaign, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation, seeks to advance a national dialogue on avoiding unnecessary medical tests, treatments and procedures. This webinar will provide physicians with information to engage patients in their medical treatment and empower…
Posted on January 15th, 2020 by Bill Sivarais
The Genetics and Genomics Course Collection provides a comprehensive look at elements relating to hereditary cancer genetics, as well as information and guidance regarding somatic genomic alterations that drive tumor progression and have implications for clinical research and patient careat…
Posted on December 9th, 2019 by Bill Sivarais
Clostridioides difficile is the top cause of healthcare acquired infections in the US. There are new developments in the fight against this epidemic: new practice guidelines, new antibiotics, and new tools. Regional multidisciplinary collaboratives and antibiotic stewardship strategies have had…
Posted on November 12th, 2019 by Academic Programs
The informed consent process varies widely across gastroenterology practices. A member survey conducted by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) showed that physicians routinely delegated the process to another person 30% of the time. The report also revealed that…
Posted on November 12th, 2019 by Academic Programs
According to the 2015 Institute of Medicine Report, there is substantial evidence that 1 in every 10 diagnoses is wrong. To improve the quality of healthcare and patient safety, physicians should know the causes of diagnostic errors (cognitive, system-related, overconfidence)…
Posted on November 12th, 2019 by Academic Programs
Hospital medicine is the fastest growing medical specialty, comprising many specialties and disciplines. Hospitalists perform multiple handoffs per day per patient upon admission, between hospitalists at shift change, to and from numerous consultants and services, and to PCP upon discharge….
Posted on November 12th, 2019 by Academic Programs
Hospital medicine is the fastest growing medical specialty in the US. Hospitalists manage high-acuity inpatients with serious conditions while under pressure to improve quality and reduce lengths of stay. This monograph will describe the strategic position hospitalists occupy in improving…