American College of Physicians

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Read some of the latest in I.M. Matters Weekly: https://bit.ly/3V4ePEg ?? Study details high prevalence of prescription stimulant use, misuse ?? Many U.S. women undergo annual mammograms despite guideline recommendations ?? Childhood cancer survivors at earlier risk for aging-related disease

ACP member Dr. Asmatullah Sapand shares why he loves being an internal medicine physician. Share with us why you love being an #IMPhysician and what makes you #IMProud. Check out our resources to help spread the word about internal medicine and celebrate our profession: https://bit.ly/4iyUcZS

ACP had the honor of celebrating #MatchDay2025 with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. 29 medical students matched with #InternalMedicine, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome the next generation of internal medicine physicians. Congratulations to all!

The record high number and percentage of internal medicine positions offered in the 2025 Main Residency Match confirmed the essential role of internal medicine physicians in meeting U.S. healthcare needs. Read ACP’s full statement for the 2025 Main Residency Match: https://bit.ly/4bQDOSH #MatchDay2025 “Internal medicine physicians are experts in clinical complexity who partner with patients to optimize patient-centered care. We specialize in diagnostic evaluations, acute problem management, preventive care, critical care, and long-term care for complex conditions. Internal medicine physicians also advance knowledge through research and serve as leaders in hospitals and ambulatory settings across the U.S. The Match also confirmed the essential role of international medical graduates (IMGs) in serving U.S. healthcare needs." —Davoren Chick, M.D., FACP, ACP Chief Learning Officer. #IMProud #IMPhysician

In this week's Advocate: https://bit.ly/43scE26 ?? ACP Continues to Advocate for Vital Medical Funding, Medicare Physician Payment Fix Despite its Exclusion from Funding Bill ?? Telehealth Flexibilities Extended in Latest Appropriations Bill, but More Permanency Needed ?? ACP Offers Recommendations for the Updated Version of the 21st Century Cures Act

In this month's I.M. Matters President's Message, ACP President Isaac Opole MD, Ph.D MACP highlights the rising cost crisis in U.S. healthcare, driven by insurance and pharmaceutical companies, making care unaffordable and threatening public health. Read more: https://bit.ly/3DrUCCH

Read some of the latest in ACP Hospitalist: https://bit.ly/3VaVnFD ?? Dealing with devices ?? Controversies in perioperative care ?? New guideline covers platelet, plasma transfusions in critically ill adults ?? Cardio society's consensus statement offers guidance on cardiogenic shock

ACP and the The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) issued a statement, signed by 34 scientific and medical organizations, emphasizing the critical role of vaccines in public health: https://bit.ly/4iCMmPo

Read some of the latest in I.M. Matters Weekly: https://bit.ly/3V4ePEg ?? ACP guideline offers advice, evidence on treating acute episodic migraines ?? Tool may allow earlier detection of heart failure in the community ?? Limited evidence supports continuing buprenorphine for acute pain in patients with OUD ?? Alcohol cessation linked with worsening of cholesterol levels