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The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) recently recognized EVMS Health Sciences Academy, for the program’s commitment to fostering diversity in the healthcare workforce. One of only two recipients nationwide, the program will receive $25,000 annually for three years as part of the NBME’s Innovations to Advance Pathway and Bridge to Medicine Program grant. Read more: bit.ly/3ZPoyRm

Did you know early bird registration for Learn Serve Lead 2024 opens in less than two weeks? Beginning in early June, you’ll have the opportunity to reserve your place at academic medicine’s premier event for a discounted rate. Learn Serve Lead only happens once a year, and #AAMC24 is your opportunity to deepen connections, meet new faces, and examine pressing issues in academic medicine and health care. Learn more and sign up to be notified when registration opens: https://ow.ly/Ns3t50Ryvh4

In response to the new American Medical Association (AMA) article declaring “The AMA helped defeat more than 100 bills to expand nonphysician providers’ scope of practice in 2023” CSHP CEO, Loriann De Martini, PharmD, MPH, BCGP challenged the AMA's ideology on scope creep and encouraged them to acknowledge the education and expertise of health care professionals has evolved. Check out the LI comment post below and we encourage, if you agree, to comment, like, and repost. Together our voices are stronger! View Here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TYZcML

My blog post about ACLM’s induction into the AMA House of Delegates and the champions of #lifestylemedicine who are leading the #houseofmedicine.

Put patients over profits! The #340B Drug Pricing Program is critical because it allows qualifying hospitals and clinics to purchase some drugs at a discount. This program is designed to help safety-net healthcare providers stretch their resources to support more financially vulnerable patients, contributing to #health #equity and the sustainability of #essentialhospitals.

Now in print! - “Applying the Theory of Guided Participation to Clinical Practice” by RTS Director Emerita Dr. Rana Limbo and Dr. Karen Pridham This is the latest article from these two brilliant researchers who have spent 35+ years developing and advancing Dr. Pridham’s recently recognized Theory of Guided Participation (GP). The article illustrates assumptions of GP with clinical cases drawn from GP practice, and it discusses skills and supports needed for the practice and future directions for extending the method. It serves as a companion piece to “Guided Participation for Clinical Practice: A Middle-Range Theory of Teaching and Learning,” which was published last year. Central to our training and practice, GP distinguishes the RTS relationship-based, patient-centered approach. https://lnkd.in/guFMUcUE

With so many chronic conditions (and related health-care costs) tied to obesity, it’s no wonder that employers want a long-term solution for weight loss. When looking at a potential obesity-care program, make sure it has these three things for sustainable results: 1. Skill building: A good program has both intrinsic and extensive motivators to build long-lasting healthy habits.   3. Adaptive curriculum/support: Does the program change based on the participant’s needs, such as weight maintenance?  3. Long-term results: Can you expect the weight loss to last years later? Ask for peer-reviewed data to back it up.   4. Quick-fix solutions might be tempting, but they won’t deliver long-term clinical results and can ultimately drive-up health-care costs. The above factors can be a starting point to see if a weight-loss solution will be the right fit for the health of your people, and your organization. #obesity #employeewellness #wondrhealth

The School of Applied Functional Medicine is thrilled to announce that enrollment is open for our June 2024 cohort! Here's what sets us apart: - Scientific Depth: An unparalleled, practical understanding of the interconnected, functional physiology of disease . - Practical Clinical Know-How: Anchor your capability with wise, nuanced approaches that go beyond protocols. - Extensive Real-Life Complex Case Practice: Craft personalized intervention plans that honor each patient's unique story, physiology, and lifestyle factors. - Empowering Community: Join a global network of supportive and passionate practitioners. - Flexible Schedules: Tailor your learning experience to your personal preferences. - Essential Business Skills: Master service set-up, marketing, insurance, operational efficiency, and more. Are you ready to redefine what's possible for You AND the people you serve in your practice? Discover the SAFM practitioner experience today. Enrollment for our upcoming program ends June 6. https://lnkd.in/gsAevZZW #PreventiveHealthcare #HealthcareTransformation #LifestyleMedicine #ConciergeMedicine #HolisticMedicine #HealthCoachTips #FunctionalMedicine #FunctionalMedicinePractitioner #SAFM #PractitionerTraining

Today is the first day of our latest Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) Online cohort! AFMCP has received resounding praise from attendees. After taking the program, they have highlighted the following benefits: 🔵Comprehensive Understanding: "All of the lectures were brilliantly presented. They shed a new light on subjects I'd learned but never fully grasped." 🔵Clinical Application: "It's wonderful to think deeper into... how did we get here?" 🔵Patient Empowerment: "Connecting to our patients through functional medicine helps us empower them to become participants and advocate for healing." 🔵Renewed Enthusiasm: "I feel re-energized about medicine and no longer feel that burnout is inevitable." Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your medical career. Registration closes Monday, September 23. Learn more and register here: https://hubs.la/Q02Q33JZ0

"𝑃𝐴𝐷 𝐺𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑘𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 2024" 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝ℎ𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑛! Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a silent threat, often overlooked in its early stages. The alarming rate of amputations due to PAD stems from a critical issue: patients are not being diagnosed early enough. Primary care physicians are frequently missing the textbook symptoms of leg pain and leg cramps, leading to misdiagnosis and delayed care. A startling statistic from the Global PAD Association reveals the extent of this problem: More than 70% of patients polled reported that upon initial presentation of textbook PAD symptoms, they were misdiagnosed with conditions such as: ✔️Diabetic neuropathy ✔️Sciatica/back issues ✔️Old age ✔️Fibromyalgia ✔️Arthritis These misdiagnoses significantly delay proper treatment for PAD, potentially leading to severe complications and unnecessary amputations. In light of this challenge, the Global PAD Association is taking action. As part of its 2024 PAD IMPACT AWARDS, the association is honoring a primary care physician who has demonstrated a proactive approach to PAD. This physician has shown exceptional commitment to: ✔️Raising awareness about PAD ✔️Actively working in the community for early diagnosis ✔️Contributing to the reduction of amputation rates 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 "𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫" 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐫. John Robert Coates 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚. Dr. Coates exemplifies the kind of vigilance and community engagement needed to combat the silent progression of PAD. Watch my interview with Dr Coates to find out more about his Sister's story that led him to become a POWERFUL PADvocate! Also, learn more about Dr. Coates' impactful work and his strategies for early PAD detection and intervention. His efforts serve as a model for primary care physicians worldwide in the fight against this underdiagnosed condition. #PADAwareness #EarlyDiagnosis #PADImpactAwards #PeripheralArteryDisease #PrimaryCare