AAIM is the official sponsor of The American Journal of Medicine. Each issue includes AAIM Perspectives, articles that provide interesting perspectives on medical education, policy initiatives, and other issues of interest to physicians and staff in academic internal medicine. To submit an article for publication in AAIM Perspectives, please visit the AJM Guide for Authors. Please note that the review process takes six to eight weeks; publication is generally four to six months after notice of acceptance.
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September 2024
The Evolution of Internal Medicine Chief Residents: A 20-Year Multicenter StudyThis study analyzed 20 years of data on internal medicine chief residents (CRs), revealing an increase in CR positions and a shift towards more role-specific positions like ambulatory and quality improvement/patient safety.
August 2024
This document discusses strategies to create sustainable pathways in academic medicine, addressing physician burnout and improving work-life balance. It highlights successful interventions at UCLA and Nebraska, emphasizing leadership support...
June 2024
This article from AAIM Perspectives discusses physician burnout and strategies for creating sustainable pathways in academic medicine. It highlights increasing burnout rates, especially among women.
May 2024
This article discusses microaggressions in residency programs, their negative impact, and strategies to foster resilience and inclusivity. Microaggressions are subtle insults that harm individuals based on their group identity.
April 2024
This study surveyed internal medicine program directors about residency recruitment controversies. It explored virtual interview satisfaction, in-person preferences, program preference signals, and interview offer timing.
March 2024
The article discusses proposed changes by the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) to the internal medicine residency application process. These changes aim to improve efficiency, honor applicant preferences, and reduce costs
February 2024
The article discusses the changing landscape of preclinical medical school curricula in the US. It highlights the increasing incorporation of online learning and external resources, and the potential for a universal preclinical lecture curriculum.