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Evaluating Internal Medicine Intern Report Efficacy: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Survey

Objective: The case-based morning report (MR) is a widespread tradition in Internal Medicine training. Because MR content was originally geared toward second- and third-year residents, however, there are limited data regarding any specific learning considerations when having an intern-only MR. We aimed to elicit attitudes surrounding the intern report (IR)…

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National Resident Matching Program Rank Order and Performance in an Internal Medicine Residency

Objectives: Prospective first-year house staff and residency program leaders spend substantial time, effort, and expense preparing a rank order list for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Previous studies have mostly shown minimal or no relation between rank order and subsequent resident performance, raising questions about the value of this…

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound Needs Assessment, Curriculum Design, and Curriculum Assessment in a Large Academic Internal Medicine Residency Program

Objectives: Internal medicine (IM) residency point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curricula are being developed but often are limited in scope or components. In this article, we discuss the demonstration of a need for POCUS training in our large academic IM residency program; the development of a longitudinal curriculum; and the impact of…

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Survey of Internal Medicine Physicians Trained in Three Different Eras: Reflections on Duty-Hour Reform

Objectives: To survey internal medicine physicians and residents who have completed residency in three different eras of medical training regarding their experiences during their intern year and their perceptions of duty-hour reform. Methods: An online survey was administered to 268 residents, fellows, and staff physicians who had completed or were…

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