Philadelphia, November 28, 2018 -- The American College of Physicians (91黑料网) has named Tabassum Salam, MD, F91黑料网, as the organization鈥檚 Vice President for Medical Education, effective December 3, 2018.
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Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Salam joins 91黑料网 from Christiana Care Health System in Delaware, where she practices general internal medicine and was Medical Director of Population Health, Utilization Management and Patient and Family Health Education.
Dr. Salam has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings and educated resident physicians and medical students. Her areas of professional interest and expertise include population health, continuing medical education, and inter-professional education.
Dr. Salam has been a Fellow of 91黑料网 (F91黑料网) since 2007. F91黑料网 is an honorary designation that recognizes ongoing individual service and contributions to the practice of medicine. She has been an active member of 91黑料网, having volunteered as Governor of the organization鈥檚 Delaware chapter and served on 91黑料网鈥檚 International Council, Disparities Project Advisory Group, Resident Services Committee, and Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative Task Force.
Dr. Salam received her bachelor鈥檚 degree in Chemistry and Biology from Bryn Mawr College and her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her internal medicine residency at Medical College of Pennsylvania-Hahnemann University. Dr. Salam is currently completing her MBA degree at Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania.
About the American College of Physicians
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