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Third AAIM Retreat for Executive Directors Focuses on Quality Improvement
The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) held the third retreat for executive directors of societies that represent internists--"How Quality of Care and Pay for Performance Will Shape Internal Medicine"--in March 2005.
2005 AIM/APM Statistical and Salary Survey Report Now Available
To facilitate budgeting and planning processes within departments of internal medicine at US medical schools, the Administrators of Internal Medicine (AIM) Data Committee compiled the 2005 AIM/Association of Professors of Medicine (APM) Statistical Salary Report in March 2005.
Enhancements to ABIM's Maintenance of Certification Program
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) recently announced enhancements to the Maintenance of Certification program that will become effective January 1, 2006.
ASP Completes First Phase of Geriatrics Project
In April 2005, the Association of Subspecialty Professors (ASP) completed the first phase of the project, "Evaluating the Effectiveness and Disseminating Best Practices Initiated Under the 'Integrating Geriatrics into Internal Medicine Subspecialties' Program."
Motivating Learners in Medical Education
Learners must provide the drive and interest to take advantage of educational opportunities. Program and clerkship directors are well-acquainted with the frustration and helplessness felt when encountering a student or resident who seems to lack the necessary motivation to succeed.
Health Care Organizations Provide Quality Improvement Tools
Multiple organizations are providing resources and launching initiatives to help health care providers improve health care delivery and quality.
ACGME, IHI Sponsor Conference on Quality Improvement in Residency Education
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) jointly presented a conference on medical knowledge and practice-based learning and improvement December 11-12, in Orlando FL.
AAIM Executive Leadership Program Announces 2005 Particpants
The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) congratulates this year's participants in the AAIM Executive Leadership Program.
Teaching and Learning by the Bedside: A Chief Resident Perspective
For this issue of Academic Internal Medicine Insight, the editors invited Amir Zeki, MD--Chief Resident at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine--to discuss his perspective on teaching and learning by the bedside.
Association Meetings: Where Does the Money Go?
Meetings are one of the most important services the associations in the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) provide their members. Most of the associations spend at least 40 percent of the annual budget on meetings. Together, the AAIM associations gather 2,300 participants at the eight national meetings held each year.
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