AAIM Perspectives
AAIM is the official sponsor of The American Journal of Medicine. Each issue includes AAIM Perspectives, articles that provide interesting perspectives on medical education, policy initiatives, and other issues of interest to physicians and staff in academic internal medicine. To submit an article for publication in AAIM Perspectives, please visit the AJM Guide for Authors. Please note that the review process takes six to eight weeks; publication is generally four to six months after notice of acceptance.
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May 2026
Are Residency Classes Diverse Enough?Mohammed Ayyad, MD, Juan Bello, MD, Daniel Matassa, MD
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Social Media and the Health Care Professional - Watching Your Back (and Your Posts) and Keeping Your Day Job
April 2026
Sandeep A. Saha, MD, MS, FACC, FHRS
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Career Choices of Ambulatory Chief Residents: A 20-year, Multicenter Study
March 2026
Paul B. Cornia, Helene Starks, Whitney E. Harrington, Joyce Akwe, Nazima Allaudeen, Joel C. Boggan, and others
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AAIM Recommendations for Post-Core Clerkship Clinical Rotations to Prepare for Residency in Internal Medicine
January 2026
Lauren M. DiMarino, DO, Uma S. Ayyala, MD, Adam Garber, MD, John H. Choe, MD, MPH, Reeni Abraham, MD, Paul O’Rourke, MD, MPH, Kathleen Cooney, MD, Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD, Catherine Apaloo, MD, Amber T. Pincavage, MD
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E2DUCATE: a Blueprint for Institutions and Societies to Elevate Faculty Development for Clinician Educators
December 2025
Amna Anees, MD, FACP, Dipl. ABOM, FAMWA, Craig Noronha, MD, FACP, Karen A. Friedman, MD, MS, Aashish Didwania, MD
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How Closely Does Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Protected Time Align with the Expected Amount?
July 2025
Kathleen M. Finn, MD, MPhil, Rebecca A. Berman, MD, John H. Choe, MD, MPH, Jennifer L. Swails, MD, Aimee Zaas, MD, Michael Kisielewski, MAREAD THE ARTICLE
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Consistent Direction Despite Wavering Policy: Reductions in Resident Physician Extended Duration Shifts Over 20 Years
May 2025
Matthew D. Weaver, PhD, Laura K. Barger, PhD, Jason P. Sullivan, BS, Salim Qadri, BS, Charles A. Czeisler, PhD, MD, Christopher P. Landrigan, MD, MPH
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Exploring Factors Influencing US Medical Students’ Choice of Internal Medicine Residency
March 2025
This study found that positive internal medicine clerkship experiences significantly increased medical students' likelihood of choosing the specialty. Improving clerkship quality could encourage more students to become primary care physicians.
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Salary Equity Among Subspecialty Fellows: A Call to Action
February 2025
This study investigates salary disparities among subspecialty fellows in internal medicine and pediatrics. It reveals inconsistencies in how institutions determine fellows' pay, impacting trainees, particularly those in med-peds programs.
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The Four Ts of Mentoring Minorities
January 2025
This article discusses effective mentorship methods for minority students, using the 4 Ts: trauma, trust, time, and tenacity. It emphasizes that mentors must acknowledge historical and systemic injustices, build trust by creating safe spaces
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Critical Care Exposure and Preparedness Among Internal Medicine Residents: Results from the American College of Physicians In-Training Exam Survey
December 2024
This study evaluated internal medicine resident preparedness for ICU rotations. It found that increased ICU exposure during medical school improved residents' self-assessed preparedness for ICU rotations, particularly in managing ICU patients.
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Against Medical Advice Discharge: Implicit Bias and Structural Racism
November 2024
This article discusses how implicit bias and structural racism contribute to disproportionately high rates of Black patients being discharged against medical advice (AMA). It highlights how factors like poor communication, inadequate symptom control
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Clinician-Educator Tracks in Internal Medicine: A National Survey
October 2024
This study examines clinician-educator tracks (CETs) in internal medicine by surveying program directors. It describes CET structure, resources, curriculum, and outcomes. Results show variability across programs, with common challenges including...
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The Evolution of Internal Medicine Chief Residents: A 20-Year Multicenter Study
September 2024
This study analyzed 20 years of data on internal medicine chief residents (CRs), revealing an increase in CR positions and a shift towards more role-specific positions like ambulatory and quality improvement/patient safety.
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Internal Medicine Applicants’ Experiences With Program Signaling and Second Looks: A Multi-Institutional Survey
August 2024
This document discusses strategies to create sustainable pathways in academic medicine, addressing physician burnout and improving work-life balance. It highlights successful interventions at UCLA and Nebraska, emphasizing leadership support...
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Health Systems Science Integration in Graduate Medical Education: A Pathway to Quintuple Aim Success for Independent Practice
June 2024
This article from AAIM Perspectives discusses physician burnout and strategies for creating sustainable pathways in academic medicine. It highlights increasing burnout rates, especially among women.
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Microaggressions and Resiliency During Residency: Creating More Inclusive Environments
May 2024
This article discusses microaggressions in residency programs, their negative impact, and strategies to foster resilience and inclusivity. Microaggressions are subtle insults that harm individuals based on their group identity.
