Blogs

Before the Abstract Podcasts Available

Did you miss the Springer Storytellers "Before the Abstract" event in Toronto?If so, you missed one of the best events of the annual meeting!

Four SGIM members told their stories behind the science and the first of these stories is now available via podcast.

SGIM memberDr. Tara Bishoprevisits her time with a special patient, and how a long walk to the E.R. changed her view of medicine.

2016 Annual Meeting - Florida Here We Come!

Mark your calendars now!

Call for Workshops, Updates and Interest Groups will be mailed right after Labor Day.

Deadline: October 13, 2015 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

Call for Abstracts, Vignettes and Innovations will be mailed November 18.

Deadline: January 13, 2016 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

Use an electronic calendar? Mark the deadline as the week before - so you are not late!

News from the Regions

Midwest: The SGIM Midwest Region is still accepting submissions to be considered for presentation at the 2015 Midwest Regional Meeting in Cleveland, OH - August 27-28, 2015.The deadline to submit is Tuesday, June 9th at 11:59 pm EST.For more information, visit theMidwest Call for Submissions Page.

Mountain West: TheSGIM Mountain West Region is now accepting submissions for consideration at the 2015 Mountain West Regional Meeting in Denver, CO - October 2, 2015.The deadline to submit your work is Monday, July 6th at 11:59 pm EST. For more information, visit the Mountain West Call for Submissions Page.

2015 Annual Meeting Apply for CME

Did you attend the annual meeting in Toronto?

Want to apply for CME? Five easy steps from start to finish!

Start here

Bring ProudtobeGIM to your students!

SGIM is seeking several medical schools interested in participating in ProudtobeGIM, a pilot campaign to introduce M1 and M2 students to the field of GIM.

Those institutions selected will receive a $500 grant to host a local event aimed at encouraging medical students to enter into the field. Additionally, the pilot programs will have access to ProudtobeGIM campaign materials, such as an exclusive idea-sharing online community, videos, brochures, a slide set, and advice for hosting a medical student event. Participants will be expected to submit a short report after their event in order to provide feedback to inform future work.

Interested? Contact Francine Jetton, SGIM Communications Director, at jettonf@sgim.org,

by June 12.

Plenary Sessions from the 2015 Annual Meeting Available!

ACLGIM Work Life Wellness Program - Participation Slots Still Available

Are recruitment, retention, and productivity becoming an issue? ACLGIM's Work Life Wellness program can address these issues by providing a comprehensive evaluation and analysis of faculty. Program participation is still open. For more information and participation questions, visit www.sgim.org/wlw.