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SGIM eNews September 23, 2015

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SGIM eNews

September 23, 2015

eNews You Can Use

 

 

 

 

SGIM Call for Nominations Open!

 

We need your help in identifying outstanding leaders for SGIM. SGIM's leadership positions offer great opportunities to shape the future of our discipline. This year, we will elect four individuals: President-elect, Secretary-elect, and two Council members.

 

Candidates for president-elect or secretary-elect should have the following attributes: a strong track record of commitment and service to the Society: proven collaborative leadership skills; the ability to integrate the SGIM's diverse interests; excellent communication skills; and dedication to advancing SGIM's mission.


Candidates for the Council positions should be innovators and collaborators and have prior evidence of contributing to SGIM at the national or regional levels. All candidates should be recognized as persons who are reliable and able to deliver on their commitments.


Nominate your respected colleagues or yourself if you are interested.

 

Submit Your Nominations Now!

 

 

TEACH and LEAD Calls for Applications Now Open!!

 

Looking to improve your skills? SGIM offers the following one year hybrid in-person and online certificate programs:

In its 3rd year, the ACLGIM LEAD certificate program is astructured program experience designed to explore and expand the leadership capabilities of individuals regardless of their current leadership position and academic rank. Consider who you might know that could benefit from a community of leaders around the country committed to their success!More on the LEAD program.

 

 

TEACH - for junior clinician educators wanting to improve their teaching skills. To learn more click here.

 

*Attendance is required at two consecutive annual meetings with online activities during the year between.

 

 

 

Nominations for 2016 SGIM Awards & Grants is now open!

 

For more information about 2016 SGIM Awards & Grants click here.

 

To see 2015 Awards & Grants recipients click here.

 

 

Earn MOC & CME Credits Through SGIM!

 

SGIM & the MOC Task Force would like to introduce three new opportunities to earn MOC credit:

  • Women's Health Module
  • Evidence Based Medicine Module
  • Cultural Competence and Disparities in Healthcare module

Click here to find out more information about SGIM MOC modules.

 

 

Regional Meeting Dates

October 2, 2015 Mountain West Regional Meeting Denver, CO

 

January 15, 2016 California-Hawaii Regional Meeting San Francisco, CA

 

February 5, 2016 Northwest Regional Meeting Seattle, WA

 

February 18-20, 2016 Southern Regional Meeting Atlanta, GA

 

March 11, 2016 New England Regional Meeting New Haven, CT

 

April 1, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting Long Island, NY

 

 

 

Who is the Perfect Fit for General Internal Medicine?

 

 

#ProudtobeGIM highlights general internal medicine as a career path that offers physicians the opportunity to impact lives and speaks to the values of a new generation of medical students eager to make a difference. The campaign features general internists leading healthcare into the future - at the forefront of medical education and innovators in the field; making an impact on an individual and societal level.

 

Make an impact at your institution!

 

 

 

 

 

The Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) is now accepting workshops, updates, and interest group submissions to be considered for the 2016 SGIM Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida - May 11-14, 2015.

 

Make your contribution to this premier general internal medicine event by submitting your work today.

 

Deadline: October 13, 2015 9:00 AM ET

 

 



2015 ACLGIM Winter Summit - December 6 - 8

"Preparing for the New Age of GIM: Capitalizing on Opportunities"

 

Register Now! We hope you'll join us at the 2015 ACLGIM Winter Summit, December 6 - 8 - this year at a new location in beautiful downtown Austin, Texas! The theme of this year's ACLGIM Winter Summit is "Preparing for the New Age of GIM: Capitalizing on Opportunities".

 

Our SGIM/ACLGIM community members have many inspiring and informative stories of success to share, including examples of our success in areas such as:

  • Aligning academic and clinical missions as primary care expands
  • Population health and integration with the primary care mission
  • Service lines meeting the needs of academic institutions
  • Opportunities to advance our mission collaboratively to benefit patients and caregivers

The Summit promises to be inspiring, interactive, and to offer practical skills and strategies you can bring home to your institution.

 

Learn more and register today!


Contact Jillian Gann at gannj@sgim.org with questions.

 

 




Mark your calendars now to sign up for these upcoming mentoring opportunities!

 

Event

Register or Apply by:

ACLGIM Leadership Development Program (LEAD)

November 16, 2015

ACLGIM Unified Leadership Training for Diversity (UNLTD)

December 4, 2015

 

Both LEAD and UNLTD are leadership development opportunities that include mentoring aspects within the program structure. If accepted, the UNLTD Program includes scholarship funds that would support costs associated with the LEAD program.

 

 

News from the Regions

 

California-Hawaii Leadership & Awards Nominations

The California-Hawaii Leadership Board is currently seeking nominations for President-Elect of the California-Hawaii Region and four of our most distinguished regional awards. The deadline to submit your nominations is Thursday, October 15, 2015. For more details or to submit your nominations, visit the California-Hawaii Call for Leadership & Awards Nominations Page.

 

Northwest: Call for Submissions

TheSGIM Northwest Region is currently accepting submissions for consideration at the 2016 Northwest Regional Meeting in Seattle, WA - February 5, 2016. The deadline to submit your work is Wednesday, October 21st at 11:59 pm EST. For more information, visit the Northwest Call for Submissions Page.

 

Southern: Call for Submissions

TheSGIM Southern Region is currently accepting submissions for consideration at the 2016 SouthernRegional Meeting in Atlanta, GA - February 18-20, 2016.The deadline to submit your work is Thursday, October 8th at 11:59 pm EST. For more information, visit the Southern Call for Submissions Page.

 

Call For Volunteers (all Regions)
If are interested in volunteering for your region's 2016 meetings, please take a moment to complete the volunteer sign-up form.

 

 

 

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