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Racial and Ethnic Bias Through Language Application in Letters of Recommendation
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Are there racial, ethnic, and underrepresented in medicine (UIM) differences in letters of recommendation and standardized letters of recommendation? Background: Letters of...
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The Balancing Act: How Hospitalists Juggle Clinical and Teaching Responsibilities
April 1, 2025
Among their many responsibilities, hospitalists typically rank patient care as their number one priority and the education of medical students, residents, and fellows as a critical number two. As...
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Empowering Growth: The Impact of Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Coaching on Career Development
April 1, 2025
“A sponsor talks about you, a mentor talks to you, and a coach talks with you.”1 As a new hospitalist embarking on a career in academic medicine and with aspirations to become an effective...
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Trends in Benefits for Hospitalists, and How They Help With Recruitment and Retention
April 1, 2025
Every incentive counts when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent. In particular, today’s hospitalists view funding for continuing medical education (CME) and getting paid time off (PTO)...
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The Power of Attention and Specificity in Medical Trainee Evaluations
March 4, 2025
Many hospitalists regularly work with medical trainees—medical students, interns, and upper-level residents—and teaching, overseeing, and evaluating these trainees is an important aspect of the...
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Global Hospital Medicine
January 1, 2025
Dr. Ajala worked at the Tibetan School of Medicine in Dharamsala, India, where she shadowed the Dalai Lama’s personal physician How do U.S. hospitalists find their way into international...
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Residents Look Forward to a New Year
January 1, 2025
The beginning of a new year is often a time of reflection and introspection as people make plans for the coming year and for their futures. Last month we enjoyed hearing from seasoned hospitalists,...
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Job Hunt Essentials for Hospitalists
January 1, 2025
What is a curriculum vitae (CV) and why is it important? Much like a firm handshake, your CV serves as your initial introduction. It’s often the first document potential employers review, making it...
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Part II From Abroad to Bedside: IMGs in the U.S. Healthcare System
December 2, 2024
Part I of this two-part series focused on the academic milieu surrounding international medical graduates (IMGs), the perception of the country of origin, and migrating to the U.S. This article...
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SIG Spotlight: Palliative Care
December 2, 2024
For Elizabeth Gundersen, MD, FAAHPM, FHM, chair of SHM’s Palliative Care Special Interest Group, caring for patients at the end of their lives is a labor of love. But, in death just like life,...