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Things We Do for No Reason in Pediatrics
July 1, 2025
As part of the pediatric track at SHM Converge 2025, Elise Lu, MD, PhD, FAAP, a pediatric hospitalist in the clinical teaching unit at Children’s Hospital and assistant professor at the University...
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Little Feet in Big Halls: Experiencing the World of a HM Conference
July 1, 2025
SHM Converge 2025 was another successful meeting of the minds and gave me the opportunity to learn and network. This year was particularly special since the spring break of two of my children...
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Welcome to the Jungle: Navigating Your New Leadership Role with Confidence While Stepping into the Unknown
July 1, 2025
Starting strong in a new leadership role is essential for success. While hospitalists are often well-prepared for leadership positions, they typically lack training in managing effective transitions....
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What’s on Tap: A Review of Best Practices and Novel Treatment Regimens for Inpatient Management of Acute Alcohol Withdrawal
July 1, 2025
The 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health demonstrated that approximately 10% of the U.S. population meets the diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Additionally, one in eight...
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Winning Big in MedEd: Best Practices for Optimizing Bedside Rounds for Patients and Learners
July 1, 2025
Annie Massart, MD, SFHM, a hospitalist and assistant professor in the division of hospital medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, is a well-known clinician educator and is revered for her...
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Put Your Money Down and Make Your Next Career Move: When and How to Redefine Your Niche
July 1, 2025
This dynamic session started by introducing the audience to the concept of S-curves. Often used in the business field to show the growth of a product or technology over time, the speakers invite the...
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TADA! No Magic Tricks Required: Evidence-Based Delirium Management for the Hospitalist
July 1, 2025
Hospital-acquired delirium is a relatively common condition encountered by hospitalists that continues to pose several ongoing challenges, particularly in the realms of diagnosis and management. In...
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How to Give Great Presentations that Stick
July 1, 2025
Christopher Moriates, MD, chief of hospital medicine at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, both in Los Angeles,...
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No Addiction Medicine Service? No Problem! Things You Need to Know to Care for Patients with Substance Use Disorders
July 1, 2025
Hospitalists frequently encounter patients with substance use disorders (SUDs), yet many institutions lack dedicated addiction medicine services. As opioid-related hospitalizations and overdose...
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Managing Inpatient Diabetes: Practical Pearls and Complex Scenarios
July 1, 2025
In this high-yield session, Lily Ackermann, MD, a clinical associate professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, addressed the complexities of inpatient diabetes...