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  • AI and the Hospitalist: Between Promise and Prudence

    February 2, 2026

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from novelty to near inevitability in hospital medicine. While tools like ChatGPT captured public attention in 2022, AI had already been shaping...

  • Hospitalist-Led AI Research

    February 2, 2026

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering hospital medicine at a moment when the field needs it most and when the risks of getting it wrong are high. For many hospitalists, interest in AI has grown...

  • The Power of Coaching

    February 2, 2026

    I am a mid-career academic hospitalist deeply interested in physician wellness and burnout. At SHM Converge 2025 in Las Vegas, I attended the wellness plenary by Dr. Sandeep Jauhar titled “Our...

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  • New Publishing Opportunity

    December 1, 2025

    Introducing the Literature Lounge! As readers of The Hospitalist know, our In the Literature column is quite popular, with hospitalist groups lined up to contribute. This popularity inspired the...

  • AI Scribes and the Disconnection in Documentation

    February 2, 2026

    A recent headline in Forbes declared, “AI won’t replace you, a human using AI will,” highlighting the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) assistance in practice. In...

  • MSK and Vascular POCUS: Underused Bedside Tools

    February 2, 2026

    Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a critical extension of the physical examination in hospital medicine, and its use reflects a shift toward immediate, bedside-driven diagnostic decision...

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From SHM

  • SHM's Statement on Support of American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 Childhood Vaccine Schedule

    SHM expresses its full support of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 vaccine schedule, released Jan. 26, 2026, and reaffirms that vaccines are safe, effective, lifesaving public health tools. In contrast to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommendations, the AAP vaccine schedule is grounded in decades of rigorous research and a strong scientific consensus, confirming efficacy of vaccines in preventing disease and related complications. SHM continues to stand with the AAP and other medical and public health organizations that anchor their decisions and recommendations in credible, evidence-based science. Following the AAP’s 2026 vaccine schedule will help curtail the recent rise in vaccine-preventable illnesses that hospitalists are beginning to encounter more regularly.

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  • The Secret to Saying No: A Decision Framework for Physicians

    Physicians are often inundated with opportunities in the bustling world of academic medicine. The plethora of options, ranging from research projects to committee roles, can both excite and overwhelm. Those eager to seize every opportunity risk overcommitment and burnout, while those more deliberate and cautious risk missing out on meaningful and formative experiences. The key to navigating this landscape lies in being strategic about which opportunities to pursue.

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