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Health professionals speak out against the new nuclear arms race

Common Sense Family Doctor

The last of the nuclear arms accords, the New START treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation, is set to expire in 2026. In 2024, the New York City Department of Health held a series of workshops on hospital emergency responses to an improvised nuclear detonation by a nonstate terrorist actor.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

2026 Physician Vision Quest Retreat Dec 3–7, 2025 ~ 1:1 or small group retreat Craving clarity before the new year? Earn 30 hours of Category 2 CME (continuing medical education) credit. Tax-deductible. CME included. By invitation only. Tax-deductible. 30 hours category 2 CME. Can’t travel? Virtual retreat options available.

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Hoffman, MD , Hospital Corporation of America, to the Geriatric Medicine LKA Approval Committee Updates from the Geriatric Medicine Approval Committees Helen L. The group discussed public awareness and transparency of the policy whereby candidates for certification can attempt the certification examination up to eight times.

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Key Bills in the 2025 Legislative Session AAFP is Watching Closely

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

Running from February 4 to May 15, this session promises to bring substantial changes to medical consent laws, Medicaid coverage, rural hospital funding, taxation on essential goods, and the transparency of healthcare costs. Here’s a brief overview of the key pieces of legislation that AAFP is diligently monitoring.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Initial Certification and Training Data in Infectious Disease* The Infectious Disease Board also reviewed new data from the National Resident Matching Program, Board Eligibility data, outcomes for candidates requiring retraining, faculty pathway pass rates and approved Advancing Innovation in Residency Education programs in infectious disease.

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Hematology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

The group discussed policy shifts and potential implications for graduate medical education and health equity. Dr. McDonald acknowledged that recent executive orders have emphasized more competition in medical and legal education accreditation, but reaffirmed ABIM’s commitment to evidence-based practice and health equity.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Highlights from the data so far show that 91% of respondents are clinically active, with a large majority practicing in hospital- or system-owned offices, private practice or academic faculty practice, and more than half in multi-specialty group practice. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. APDEM Matthew J.