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    Getting Another Degree While Working… Or Not?

    March 12, 2024

    The monthly(-ish) #JHMChat on X, formerly Twitter, is a time to discuss interesting articles in the Journal of Hospital Medicine , meet new people, and learn from each other. Our chat this past...

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    Integrating NPs and PAs into Your Hospital Medicine Program

    March 1, 2024

    The field of hospital medicine is continuously evolving to meet the demands of rising patient numbers and complexity. As a result, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants or physician...

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    SIG Spotlight: Interhospital Transfers

    March 1, 2024

    SHM prides itself on connecting teams of like-minded physicians who don’t otherwise have folks they can connect with on their chosen niche within hospital medicine. But what happens when that...

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    Chapter Spotlight: San Diego

    March 1, 2024

    Ali Farkhondehpour, MD, FACP, FHM, was a third-year medical student who got involved in SHM early in his career, so it likely wouldn’t surprise anyone he’s risen to president of its San Diego...

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    Celebrating Black HM Professionals

    February 1, 2024

    In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting four members of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) who are making a positive impact on the lives of their patients, colleagues, students, and...

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    How to Handle Medical Board Complaints and Investigations

    February 1, 2024

    First, a disclaimer: I am not an attorney, and this is not intended to be legal advice. Any specific questions or concerns you may have should be directed to your legal counsel. The recommendations...

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    Debriefings After an Unexpected Hospital Death or Code

    February 1, 2024

    Hospitalist and palliative-care physician Kencee Graves, MD, FACP, recalls participating on a difficult code-team response while still a new medicine intern at the University of Utah, where she is...

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    Are You Asking the Right Questions in a Job Interview?

    February 1, 2024

    Every hospitalist program is unique because it is tailored to meet the specific needs of the hospital it serves. For instance, one employer may require hospitalists to rotate through a post-discharge...

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    SIG Spotlight: Physician Advisors

    February 1, 2024

    Physician advisors are responsible for a lot. Their work exists at the intersection of clinical matters and revenue. Think clinical documentation, hospital quality measures, length-of-stay...

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    Chapter Spotlight: Maryland

    February 1, 2024

    If there’s one struggle that all SHM chapters know well, it’s engagement. Evelyn Gathecha, MD, FACP, FHM, tackles the issue head-on as president of the Maryland outpost. Dr....