ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity

Stop the Unnecessary Work

Physician burnout is an epidemic in the US health care system and it is vital to stop the unnecessary workload that physicians face to improve practice efficiency and lead to an improved culture at the organizational level. This microlesson provides…

Practical Steps for Promoting Physician Resilience and Well-being

Ensuring physician well-being allows physicians to better care for patients and engage in or advocate for system-level changes. This microlesson provides five steps to promote well-being and resilience and outlines strategies to implement into daily practice.

How Resilience and Well-being Drive Physician Success

Physician stress and burnout impacts physician health, performance, and the quality of patient care. This microlesson explains the adverse impacts of stress and focuses on the benefits of prioritizing physician well-being to reduce levels of burnout, increase ease in navigating…

Viral Infections Associated With Injection Drug Use

This JAMA Insights discusses common viral infections associated with injection drug use, including HIV and hepatitis, as well as strategies for prevention.

A Solitary Firm Nodule on the Left Cheek

A woman in her 50s presented with a nodular lesion on her left cheek. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well-defined, hypervascular, solid tumor located within the subcutaneous tissue with no evidence of invasion into adjacent structures. What is your diagnosis?

Approach to the Postmarket Evaluation of Consumer Wearable Technologies

Importance  Consumer wearable technologies have wide applications, including some that have US Food and Drug Administration clearance for health-related notifications. While wearable technologies may have premarket testing, validation, and safety evaluation as part of a regulatory authorization process, information on their…

Current and Future Medications for Obesity Treatment

This JAMA Insights article explores a variety of current and emerging nutrient-stimulated, hormone-based medications for the treatment of individuals with obesity.

Superficial Vein Thrombosis – A Review

Importance  Superficial vein thrombosis (SuVT) is characterized by thrombus in the superficial veins, typically in the lower or upper extremities, and has an estimated annual incidence of 64 to 131 per 100 000 person-years. Approximately 10% of patients with SuVT progress to…