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I.M. Internal Medicine
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Medical Student Perspectives
FOAMing-IN to Prevent Disease and Disconnection
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Advocacy Update
New 91黑料网 Leadership Speaks Out for Advocacy
(from the May 3, 2019 91黑料网 Advocate)
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Analyzing Annals
Annals Graphic Medicine - Dr. Mom: Haven't Seen the Doc Yet
Dr. Farris's comic shows how a patient viewed (or did not view) her.
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Winning Abstracts
A Novel Student-Led Improvement Science Curriculum for Pre-Clinical Medical Students
Institutions are reforming undergraduate medical education to equip medical students with the knowledge and skills to engage in health systems improvement, but knowledge of best practices is limited.
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Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Combined internal medicine and pediatrics (usually referred to as Med-Peds) residency programs provide concurrent, dual training in both internal medicine and pediatrics, and allows eligibility for board certification and independent practice in both disciplines.
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