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Apply to the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

ABIM

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is committed to enhancing the quality of health care by certifying internists and subspecialists who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for excellent patient care.

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Endocrinology Near Me: Finding the Best Hormone Specialists in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Like many other medical specialties, the field of endocrinology is facing a shortage of physicians. Fortunately, there are still endocrinologists accepting new patients (including at PACT). How Can I Find an Endocrinologist Near Me? You could also search the Endocrine Society’s physician directory.

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

FDA Law

We also commend and congratulate the legions of rare disease patient advocates and the leadership of the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases (“ELF”) who championed the advocacy efforts that led to this important milestone. those reviewed by the CDER Division of Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics). By Sarah Wicks & James E.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. What Is Internal Medicine?

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. This is now being reviewed by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which oversees ABIM. Society guests departed at this point in the meeting.

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The Roots of Palliative Care: Michael Kearney, Sue Britton, and Justin Sanders

GeriPal

Yes, it means to cloak, but theres more Whole-person-care Total pain Healing as a process distinct from the deterioration of the body Sympomatologists The patient and family as the unit of care Our guests referenced many articles on this podcast, linked above and below. We each had an average between 23 and 25 patients each.

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The Future of Geriatrics: A Podcast with Jerry Gurwitz, Ryan Chippendale, and Mike Harper

GeriPal

And that’s what gets me excited for our future, is being able to interact with those individuals and attract them early and keep them hooked, I think is one of Jerry and my story. And he asked me questions like, “Why is this patient in bed? I didn’t meet a geriatrician, didn’t know the field even existed.