Doctor's Dilemma® National Competition Moderator

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Applications are being accepted for the in-person 2027 Internal Medicine Meeting national competition.

The American College of Physicians is seeking physician members to serve as moderators for the Doctor's Dilemma Competition during ACP’s Internal Medicine Meetings. 

ACP Doctor's Dilemma® is a three-day, multi-round medical knowledge competition held during the Internal Medicine Meeting, where resident teams from U.S. and international chapters compete.

Purpose:

Moderators hosting the competition manage the players, serve as the final arbiter of rule enforcement and maintain a competitive yet friendly game atmosphere. 

Responsibilities:

  • Introduce and interact with players
  • Review the rules, read questions, and run the game
  • Keep the show moving on time while making it fun

Skills:

  • Ability to lead, enforce rules, and speak in front of a large audience while thinking and reacting quickly
  • Maintain an approachable, friendly presence
  • Communicate clearly and confidently in public
  • Respond quickly and adapt as needed

Qualifications:

  • Be an ACP member in good standing
  • Hold an FACP or MACP credential
  • Have strong English verbal and reading skills
  • Have experience moderating a chapter competition
  • Demonstrate broad internal medicine knowledge and timely team-based decision-making
  • Work diplomatically under pressure before an energetic audience and competitive teams

Goal:

The competition brings together outstanding residents from around the world in a friendly yet highly competitive setting. It tests the medical knowledge of up to 50 ACP chapter teams while supporting resident education across multiple areas of internal medicine.