Continuing Medical Education
ABMS denies independent medical board for cardiology
The American Board of Medical Specialties denied approval of creation of an independent cardiology certification board championed by the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, according to a press release.
VIDEO: Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium a ‘must-attend meeting’
The Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium, Sept. 7 and 8, will feature discussions about dry eye comorbidities, standards of care and more, Ahmad M. Fahmy, OD, FAAO, DiplABO, the event’s founder, told Healio.
Educational texts raise physicians’ confidence in treating tobacco use disorder
SAN DIEGO — After receiving educational texts on tobacco use disorder treatment for 13 days, physicians felt more confident treating this disorder, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
VIDEO: Physicians are opting for more flexible maintenance of certification
In this video, Robert O. Roswell, MD, FACP, FACC, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, discusses how doctors are maintaining their certifications and the value of those exams.
Black IM residents face assessment bias despite changes to ratings system
United States-born Black internal medicine residents continued to be rated lower on knowledge assessments compared with white residents, even after the installation of the Milestone rating system, researchers found.
AHA launches ‘timely’ tobacco treatment professional certification
Quitting smoking or other tobacco products can be difficult under the best circumstances. Cardiologists can help patients who want to quit, but data show more training is needed on optimal strategies and available therapies.
Ophthalmologists should be proactive with professional self-regulation
SAN FRANCISCO — Professional self-regulation is a responsibility and privilege that physicians have been granted and should be proactively embraced to ensure maintenance of professional competence and safety of care.
Q&A: Retiring head of ABIM reflects on accomplishments, lessons learned during tenure
Richard J. Baron, MD, MACP, president and CEO of the ABIM, announced he would be retiring from his role in September 2024.
‘Golden hour’ of education: The best way to learn
As physicians, we have every opportunity to stay on the cutting edge of treatment and diagnosis in the area of oncology.
As climate change accelerates, education becomes critical in medical schools
The impacts of climate change on the environment and society are rapidly progressing, and as a result, physicians will see more climate-related health effects in clinical settings, several experts and organizations have warned.