Medical education in the United States

New ACGME Equity Matters Initiative Aims to Increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Graduate Medical Education and Promote Health Equity

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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The initiative aims to drive change within graduate medical education (GME) by increasing physician workforce diversity and building safe and inclusive learning environments, while promoting health equity by addressing racial disparities in health care and overall population health.

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  • The initiative aims to drive change within graduate medical education (GME) by increasing physician workforce diversity and building safe and inclusive learning environments, while promoting health equity by addressing racial disparities in health care and overall population health.
  • ACGME Equity Matters launched last week with the convening of the first Learning Community to embark on the 18-month engagement cycle.
  • The ACGME Equity Matters program seeks to promote the necessary infrastructure in learning that will promote change in graduate medical education practices, said William A. McDade, MD, PhD, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, ACGME.
  • The ACGME's mission is to improve health care and population health by assessing and enhancing the quality of resident and fellow physicians' education through advancements in accreditation and education.

Kansas Health Science Center hires assistant professor of surgery, director of admissions

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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WICHITA, Kan., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The proposed Kansas Health Science Center Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM), currently under construction in downtown Wichita, recently named James Joseph, Jr., M.D., as assistant professor of surgery and Adam Dean as its director of admissions.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The proposed Kansas Health Science Center Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM), currently under construction in downtown Wichita, recently named James Joseph, Jr., M.D., as assistant professor of surgery and Adam Dean as its director of admissions.
  • Dean, who has spent the past 10 years as the assistant director of admissions at Kansas City University, has extensive experience in the analysis of recruitment trends and the development of multi-faceted recruitment efforts.
  • About Kansas Health Science Center:
    Kansas Health Science Center is a nonprofit organization committed to training well-prepared physicians and health care leaders who will positively contribute to the overall well-being of our communities.
  • With the goal of opening the proposed Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022, KHSC strives to positively impact the health landscape in Wichita and the state of Kansas through directly addressing the disparity in access to healthcare.

Canada creates 1,297 internship opportunities for youth building a cleaner future

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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This additional funding will allow the government to create almost 400 additional internship opportunities compared to previous years.

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  • This additional funding will allow the government to create almost 400 additional internship opportunities compared to previous years.
  • This year's intake for the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program is now open for youth and employers to apply.
  • The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program has been in place for more than twentyyears and has delivered over 6,450internship opportunities to youth in Canada.
  • Delivery agents for 20212022 are BioTalent Canada , the Clean Foundation , Colleges and Institutes Canada , ECO Canada , Electricity Human Resources Canada , and the United Nations Association in C anada .

American Osteopathic Association Installs Joseph Giaimo, DO, as 125th President

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Sunday, July 18, 2021
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CHICAGO, July 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph A. Giaimo, DO, MACOI, FCCP, was inaugurated as the 125thpresident of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) today.

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  • CHICAGO, July 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph A. Giaimo, DO, MACOI, FCCP, was inaugurated as the 125thpresident of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) today.
  • He has been an active member of the AOA Board of Trustees since 2008, and previously served as president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA).
  • Additionally, he remains active in his local community by serving as president of the Palm Beach County American Lung Association and Leadership Palm Beach County.
  • The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) represents more than 168,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students; promotes public health; encourages and funds scientific research; serves as the primary certifying body for DOs; and is the accrediting agency for colleges of osteopathic medicine.

Carle Health Cardiology Fellowship to Launch in 2022 Bringing Advanced Medical Training and Care to the Region

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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Carle Health is adding important medical education by offering advanced training in cardiovascular medicine, beginning July 2022.

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  • Carle Health is adding important medical education by offering advanced training in cardiovascular medicine, beginning July 2022.
  • The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approved a new cardiovascular disease fellowship training program at Carle Health.
  • While there are many fellowship trained physicians who practice at Carle, the program is the first fellowship offered at the health system.
  • This advanced medical training means more highly skilled physicians to provide a high level of care to patients in the region, Kim McGuire, director of medical education at Carle, said.

NRMP Board of Directors Welcomes Outstanding Cohort of New Members

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) is pleased to announce the newly elected individuals to its Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) is pleased to announce the newly elected individuals to its Board of Directors.
  • Since 2006, the 19-member NRMP Board has comprised medical school deans, clinical program directors, physicians in residency and fellowship training, medical students, and one public member.
  • "For years, the NRMP Board has sought out and elected individuals who could bring unique experiences and perspectives to the issues facing the organization.
  • They are highly qualified, and they also represent constituencies of the academic medical community that help the NRMP Board ensure broad representation in order to understand, respond to, and succeed on behalf of all stakeholders," said Immediate Past Chair of the NRMP Board of Directors, Dr. Steven J. Scheinman.

Johnson appointed dean of Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Saturday, July 10, 2021
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to the position of dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), effective July 1.

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  • to the position of dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), effective July 1.
  • Johnson came to Liberty with over 26 years in the medical field in active obstetrical and advanced surgical roles.
  • He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine from the National College of Chiropractic Medicine in Lombard, Ill., and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo.
  • Even if that means waiting a year to get in we know that they know that Liberty University is the osteopathic medical college they are looking for."

The 65th AAMA Annual Conference Hosts Medical Assistant Professionals From Around the Country

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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The conference will provide hundreds of medical assistant professionals from across the country with networking opportunities and educational sessions on the latest in both patient careincluding administrative and clinical topicsand the profession of teaching.

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  • The conference will provide hundreds of medical assistant professionals from across the country with networking opportunities and educational sessions on the latest in both patient careincluding administrative and clinical topicsand the profession of teaching.
  • The AAMA Annual Conference will feature numerous sessions including:
    For a complete list of speakers and sessions, please visit http://www.aama-ntl.org/docs/default-source/conference/conference-regist... .
  • The Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)or CMA (AAMA)credential represents a medical assistant who has been credentialed through the Certifying Board (CB) of the AAMA.
  • The American Association of Medical Assistants , the only organization in the world devoted exclusively to the medical assisting profession, was established in 1956 and serves the interests of more than 92,000 medical assisting professionals.

PCOM South Georgia Partners with the NIH's All of Us Research Program

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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MOULTRIE, Ga., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PCOM South Georgia has partnered with the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program to provide research opportunities for medical students, graduate students and faculty members.

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  • MOULTRIE, Ga., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PCOM South Georgia has partnered with the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program to provide research opportunities for medical students, graduate students and faculty members.
  • Through the All of Us Research Program, the PCOM community can actively participate in research on many aspects of health.
  • Winston Price, MD, associate professor at PCOM South Georgia said, "This program will bring a unique cohort dataset and expansive tools to the PCOM family of researchers."
  • The program aligns with the five-year strategic initiatives of the PCOM research team, which includes increasing the opportunity to build robust research projects for new and seasoned PCOM researchers
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) established PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie, Georgia, in 2019.

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Announces First Keynote Speakers for the 29th Annual A4M World Congress in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) the global leader for premium access to the latest innovations, breakthrough technologies and therapies in anti-aging and functional medicine is pleased to announced the first set of keynote speakers for the upcoming 29th Annual A4M World Congress taking place December 9-12, at the Ventian/Palazzo/Sands Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

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  • The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) the global leader for premium access to the latest innovations, breakthrough technologies and therapies in anti-aging and functional medicine is pleased to announced the first set of keynote speakers for the upcoming 29th Annual A4M World Congress taking place December 9-12, at the Ventian/Palazzo/Sands Resort in Las Vegas, NV.
  • Jud Brewer, MD, PhD is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change.
  • He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown Universitys Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor.
  • I am delighted to announce the focus on Brain Health in our upcoming World Congress, said Dr. Andrew Heyman, A4M Director of Academic Affairs.