KevinMD

JUNE 15, 2025

Today I graduated from medical school. I walked across the stage, accepted my diploma, stretched my smile from cheek Read more… Graduating from medical school without family: a story of strength and survival originally appeared in KevinMD.com. It should have been one of the happiest days of my life. And in some ways, it was.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Prescription medication sharing involves giving and using of medicine(s) prescribed for someone else. It is a form of inappropriate medication use; when not taken correctly, prescription medicines can cause harm. To summarise, people highlighted challenges to accessing services leading to medication sharing.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

vs. 22.6%) and be an international medical graduate (29.1% This "pajama time" is associated with lower medical knowledge, lower professional satisfaction, and higher levels of burnout. No study has looked at its association with resident outcomes during training. There were no differences by EHR brand. vs. 23.7%). vs. 49.5%).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Despite a joint recommendation in 2003 by the AAMC and CDC that bioterrorism and mass-casualty training be included in the medical school curriculum, few medical schools have incorporated formal disaster training. We aim to highlight educational gaps for future pandemic preparedness.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The Transitional Care Management (TCM) clinic visit is a uniquely billed visit type to review a recently discharged patient’s hospital course, reconcile medications, and continue ongoing workup. The pre-intervention no-show rate of TCM appointments at Wellstar MCG Health was 44% per month.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

SETTING: Academic medical center. STUDY DESIGN/INTERVENTION: Our 2-year T32 PC research training program includes 3 curricular tenets: 1) justice, equity diversity, and inclusion; 2) translational team science, with emphasis on CER and IS; and 3) actively-mentored research with a diverse group of senior mentors.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In the US, medical students enter residency through The Match. vs. 64.2%), and be an international medical graduate (40.9% Those who don’t initially match in the "Main Match" can still match via the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) or can sign directly with residencies after the Match is completed.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 9, 2021

[link] Summary In this special episode of the Antiracism in Medicine Series, originally recorded for the 2021 Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting, the CPSolvers Antiracism team discusses what must be done to make medical education more antiracist. board examinations and mandated competencies).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Divisions of Family Medicine and Community Internal Medicine at a large academic medical center in Southeast Minnesota. Context: Brief dermoscopy training has been shown to improve diagnostic accuracy on image recognition tests, but few, if any, studies have examined its effect on clinician behavior and clinical outcome measures.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Patients attended a virtual CGM initiation visit and three 1-on-1 interpretation visits with a diabetes care and education specialist and pharmacist, completed on Zoom. Patients were provided a CGM, received education on medication, diet and exercise, and completed surveys at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Patients with hidradenitis suppurative seek advice online, highlighting unmet needs in clinician-patient education regarding daily self-management strategies. Its physical toll is often compounded by emotional and social distress, driving patients to seek support outside of traditional medical settings. Only 13.9% of the dataset.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 8, 2025

Education and Information Education and information about vaccines can improve vaccine uptake if there is a significant knowledge gap and if the education is culturally and linguistically appropriate. Vaccine hesitancy is the delay in accepting or refusing vaccination despite the availability of vaccination services.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

I believe that as clinicians, educators and supervisors, we are called to guide this shift. Traylor and colleagues (2025) show that generative‑AI tools can boost health literacy by translating medical jargon into plain language. Keep it simple because I’m not a great cook.” Below, I share three reasons why.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 24, 2024

This year’s event was a testament to the vibrant community of family physicians, medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing family medicine in Alabama. Dr. Anderson embodies the essence of dedicated medical service, leadership, and advocacy for health equity.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 17, 2025

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. No one likes to go to the dentist although everyone knows how crucial oral health is and how strongly it is connected to our overall health.

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Mere Mortal MD

MAY 25, 2025

There are things we can do to help prevent the blood pressure dropping, like abdominal binders and compression stocking that hold blood into their veins when they sit up, as well as medications to raise the blood pressure. Does the patient have any other medical issues that affect the ability to sit up and be out of bed, like pressure ulcers?

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The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 12, 2025

On October 6, 2017, a van loaded with medical supplies departed from the Health Center, bound for the local airport. Relevant educational resources should be disseminated, such as “A Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement” by Sesame Workshop , available in multiple languages.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

PrT has historically been taught in mentored clinical settings and medical conferences, not in academic training programs. Patient-oriented evidence supporting PrT is growing. Anecdotally, the use and teaching of PrT is growing; this trend is unassessed, limiting understanding of its use and rationale for further research.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

APRIL 12, 2025

The need for medical assistants is growing rapidly. Each year, an estimated 119,800 medical assistant jobs will open up across the country, including in Connecticut. Each year, an estimated 119,800 medical assistant jobs will open up across the country, including in Connecticut. Measuring patients’ height and weight.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 28, 2025

They receive enhanced support and service from staff members, and medical advocacy and coordination with other health providers the patient may see. It’s a comprehensive, enhanced practice experience that can be difficult to provide in today’s busy, high-need medical marketplace.

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Dignity Health Medical Foundation

MAY 28, 2025

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, a reminder to focus on understanding and managing this common condition. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often has no symptoms, making it a silent threat to your health.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness. At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it.

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My Green Doctor

MAY 3, 2025

Author: Ishani Majmudar Medical waste is rising tremendously each year, and its implications are not slight. Medical waste is a broad term used to describe any waste products generated at healthcare facilities and includes everything ranging from the disposal of small needles to the energy consumption of radiologic scans. 3 “Each U.S.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

DECEMBER 20, 2024

MedEd Model for medical educators using Kern's 6 steps focusing on curriculum development. How are you feeling as you look at your plan on the calendar? It drives us to act consistently, even when discomfort arises. Create something that aligns with your mission, vision, and values ( clarity ). Try it out. Start by getting started.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. In Has Medicine Lost Its Mind?

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 15, 2025

The updated tax credit seeks to incentivize physicians to serve in underserved rural communities, addressing longstanding healthcare disparities and bolstering access to medical care for Alabama’s rural residents. What Happened: The Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education did not meet to discuss the bill.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

DECEMBER 27, 2024

CHARM stands for the Collaborative for Healing and Renewal in Medicine—an international group of medical educators, academic leaders, burnout researchers, and trainees dedicated to promoting trainee wellbeing.) This is for good reason: investing in your well-being produces significant returns!

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My Green Doctor

MAY 29, 2025

We’re pleased to share that Weill Cornell Medicine, one of the nation’s most respected academic medical institutions, has begun a small-scale pilot of the My Green Doctor program—an important step toward building a more sustainable healthcare future. 19 countries have national medical associations that provide MGD resources.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

For centuries, we have administered medical aid through a pill bottle or, in more serious instances, an IV drip. Defining DTx Digital therapeutics deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

She was born in Mumbai, India, where she attended medical college, after spending her early school years in Sydney, Australia. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and completed a cardiology fellowship at Baystate Medical Center, the western campus of Tufts University. Risheen moved to Boston for residency atSt.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

APRIL 11, 2025

This strategy contrasts with other methods for behavior change, such as education, legislation, or enforcement, and it diverges from the call for devising practical tools that foster reflective skills.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

The daily grind of monitoring blood glucose levels, adjusting medications, and managing complications can be exhausting. From meal planning and blood glucose monitoring to exercise and medication adherence, it can feel like there’s no escape from the demands of the condition. For individuals with diabetes, every day requires vigilance.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

However, things are moving fast, and success doesn’t come easy for the pioneers of any medical field. Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center and the University of Iowa used CRISPR to repair a genetic mutation responsible for retinitis pigmentosa in induced pluripotent stem cells derived from a patient with the disease.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 6, 2025

including in-demand jobs, education options, and career outlooks, can help you find a fulfilling position in the area. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants: These advanced practice providers have advanced education and training, allowing them to perform tasks traditionally done by physicians.

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Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE): While not doctors, they play a key role in diabetes education and lifestyle support.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: US DFMs Intervention/Instrument: The NIH RePORTER and Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) databases. Setting or Dataset: Data encompassed awards from various federal agencies, predominantly including the US National Institutes of Health and others from 2014-2023.

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