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At Long Last, FDA Unveils Plan for Rare Disease Innovation Hub

FDA Law Blog

As originally proposed, this new Committee could be convened in conjunction with the existing medical specialty area-focused advisory committees, akin to the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee. those reviewed by the CDER Division of Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics).

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Visit the ABIM Blog for reports of prior meetings. McDonald shared more about a pilot model announced last year that would create a pathway for exceptionally qualified international medical graduates (IMGs) successfully completing ACGME-accredited subspecialty fellowship to become Board eligible in Internal Medicine and subspecialties.

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PreSTAR: a New Template for Pre Submissions and 513(g) Requests for Information

FDA Law Blog

eSTAR Templates As we have previously explained in our blog post here , eSTAR is an interactive PDF form designed to assist users in creating “complete” submissions. For example, the template includes a section for the applicant to classify the device functions by choosing the medical specialty, regulation, and product code.

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News & Notes: Spring 2025

ABIM

The rigorous, formalized blueprint review process includes several steps to gather feedback from physicians, medical specialty societies and medical educators. The post News & Notes: Spring 2025 first appeared on ABIM Blog.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Christine Twining, MD, Chair, ABIM Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board The Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on April 1, 2025. Visit the ABIM Blog for reports of prior meetings.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Visit the ABIM Blog for reports of prior meetings. This is now being reviewed by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which oversees ABIM. ABIM’s website features expansive sections on research related to assessment and clinical outcomes. The following is a summary of the spring meeting.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

Other family doctors only see patients in their clinics. The term GP was used more frequently in the past and according to this study , historically signifies a physician who completed some residency training after medical school, but did not fully complete the residency training. What kind of patients do doctors like to see?