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Training a diverse physician workforce: a survey of alumni of a medical education program focused on underserved populations [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study design and Setting: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of PRIME-LA graduates during 2013-2022. selected primary care specialties including family medicine, pediatrics, and internal medicine. reported providing clinical care for underserved populations. Of all respondents, 50.6%

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Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Osman Saleem

Sound Physicians

It was my father’s dream to have a child become a physician, and his support motivated me to pursue medicine. I went to the University of Toronto and finished my Bachelor of Science there in 2013. When prospective providers visit Mercy Hospital of Buffalo team. What does bringing better to the bedside mean to you?

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Dave, MD, MPH , inquired how stressors may contribute to candidates failing the certification examination and Dr. McDonald stated that knowledge gaps were the primary cause, though ABIM provides safeguards to reduce stress like grace periods and consideration of compassionate exemptions for extraordinary life circumstances.

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Nephrology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

The Equity Committee remains committed to continuing ABIM’s work and ABIM continues to coordinate with societies and other internal medicine organizations on how new policies and executive orders may affect the work they do. ABIM currently publishes internal medicine residency program pass rates for three-year periods.

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Hematology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Of note, 14,777 physicians have been ABIM Board Certified in Hematology since it was first offered in 1972, with 10,730 currently maintaining valid certification and 7,445 simultaneously maintaining certification in internal medicine. Advanced Practice Providers in the Hematology-Oncology Workforce* Guinevere Z.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

She also sought input on overlapping aspects of community practice across the disciplines of internal medicine to inform ABIM’s recruitment efforts for broad physician representation in governance roles.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

She also sought input on overlapping aspects of community practice across the disciplines of internal medicine to inform ABIM’s recruitment efforts for broad physician representation in governance roles.