ACP Global Newsletter

March 2024

The ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2024 is almost here!

We look forward to reuniting with our internal medicine colleagues from around the world next month. ACP continues to offer both in-person and virtual registration options for this year’s meeting. If you cannot join us in Boston, your virtual registration will provide access to over 100 hours of Scientific Program Sessions during the 3-day event, and access to all session recordings after the meeting.

New! The ACP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is proud to host the inaugural Welcome Reception on Thursday, April 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m., following the Convocation Ceremony. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, a live DJ, dancing, and connecting with your colleagues. Space is limited. Purchase tickets in advance.

The College is proud to announce the first recipients of the ACP Inspirational Global Member Awards . Congratulations to Peter G. Hamilton, MBBCh, FACP (Established Physician category) from Alberta, Canada, and Monica R. Pachar, MD, FACP (Early Career Physician category) from Santiago, Panama! This award recognizes two ACP Global Members annually, who have made distinguished achievements in internal medicine. ACP is accepting nominations through July 1, 2024, for the 2024-25 awards. More information about this and other national awards can be found here

All episodes of the podcast "Perspectivas sobre la Salud Latina (Perspectives on Latino Health)" are now available for listening. A special thank you to Dr. Irma Luisa Ceja Martinez and Dr. Eric Javier Ulloa Isaza for sharing their perspectives regarding healthcare challenges in Mexico and Central America. "Perspectivas sobre la Salud Latina" was created by Ryan Mire, MD Internship Program participant, Lori Alarcon.

In addition to information about the Internal Medicine Meeting, this month's newsletter highlights newly-elected international FACPs, a MKSAP 19 Q&A regarding gastroenterology and hepatology, and more.

Sincerely,

Wendy Rivera-Craig  
Manager, Global Relations 


Join Us at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2024

We look forward to connecting with our internal medicine colleagues from around the world in Boston, April 18-20!


Global Physician Scholar Program Is Back!

ACP's Global Physician Scholar Program (GPS) provides opportunities for early and mid-career internal medicine physicians from outside the United States and Canada to participate in a four-week experience to enhance expertise in prevention, diagnosis, and/or management of clinical issues in Internal Medicine and the subspecialties.


Update your Knowledge with MKSAP 19 Q&A

An 80-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department.


Global Engagement Committee Spotlight

Our Global Engagement Committee (GEC) is a diverse assembly of internal medicine physicians from around the world. Meet Committee members Dr. Saba Hasan and Dr. A. Muruganathan.


Future Worldwide Internal Medicine Meetings

Calendar of Events.


Introducing the International 2024 Doctor's Dilemma® Teams

Also known as Medical Jeopardy, ACP Doctor's Dilemma is held each year at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting.


Latest in ACP Clinical Guidelines & Recommendations

ACP develops several types of evidence-based clinical policies through the Clinical Guidelines Committee and the Population Health and Medical Science Committee: clinical guidelines, guidance statements, practice points, and best practice advice.


Annals of Internal Medicine In the Clinic

In the Clinic is a monthly feature in Annals of Internal Medicine that focuses on practical management of patients with common clinical conditions. Recent topics are Immune-Related Adverse Events of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Acute Colonic Diverticulitis.


ACP Welcomes New International Fellows

ACP is pleased to announce the following newly elected International Fellows, who were recommended by the Credentials Committee and approved for election by the Board of Regents as of March 1, 2024.


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