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A Response to Getting an Advanced Degree—Why Bother?
- Len Scarpinato, DO, MS, SFHM, FAAPL, and Mario Scarpinato, MD, MHA
June 1, 2026
We read with interest “Getting an Advanced Degree—Why Bother?” in the April issue of The Hospitalist. We appreciate the discussion given LS’s background in hospital medicine and now 31+ years...
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PrEP and PEP: What Hospitalists Need to Know
June 1, 2026
Although it may not always be top of mind for hospitalists, discussing or prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can...
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Building a Hospitalist Research Career
- Alexander S. Roseman, MD, Mary Ann Kirkconnell Hall, MPH, Angela Keniston, PhD, MSPH, Waseem Khaliq, MBBS, MPH, Lubna Jamal, MD, MBA, Boomer Olsen, DO, Amanda Ward, MD, and Shaheen Fatima, MD
June 1, 2026
Despite high levels of research interest, hospitalists often participate at lower levels due to numerous barriers, including limited mentorship, difficulty balancing clinical work and research, and...
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SHM’s 2026 Hospital Medicine Scholarship Fund Winner
June 1, 2026
Mr. Williams In support of SHM’s commitment to nurturing the hospitalist workforce, SHM is proud to present the Hospital Medicine Scholarship Fund, made possible by its Keystone Sponsor,...
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SHM’s 2026 Global and Rural Health Foundation Grant Recipients
June 1, 2026
In 2024, SHM launched the SHM Global & Rural Health Foundation in service of its mission to promote high-value care and optimal outcomes for acutely ill patients. U.S.- and hospital-based...
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The Metric of One: A Driving Force
May 11, 2026
We are measured by productivity, by length of stay, and by time to chart completion. Accuracy of documentation. Core measure completeness. Attendance. Satisfaction scores. Order set usage. Ad...
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Updates: The Hospital Medicine Community Engagement Committee
- Amira del Pino-Jones, MD, Keshav Khanijow, MD, FACP, SFHM, and Josh Garcia, MD
May 1, 2026
The past year has been a time of significant change, shaped by shifting policy landscapes, legal challenges, and ongoing national conversations about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in...
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Fluid Restriction Does Not Improve Outcomes in HF Patients
May 1, 2026
Clinical question: Does a restrictive fluid strategy improve clinical outcomes in heart failure (HF) patients compared to liberal fluid intake? Background: Fluid restriction is often recommended for...
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SHM Chapter Spotlight: North Bay
May 1, 2026
SHM’s North Bay Chapter, founded in 2024, was born out of a desire to restore connection after the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter covers an area of California that is north of San Francisco and...
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SIG Spotlight: International Medical Graduates
May 1, 2026
SHM’s International Medical Graduates (IMG) Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed out of a simple realization: although IMGs are essential to hospital medicine, many of these graduates navigate...