1. Fostering Excellence & Professionalism in Internal Medicine 2014

2. www.acponline.org ACP’s Mission & Strategic Plan Strategic Plan 2013-2014:  To be the premier provider of education and information for internists and their healthcare team, supporting professional excellence and patient engagement.  To be a valued professional home for all internists throughout their careers.  To communicate the high value that internal medicine specialists and subspecialists bring to the care of adult patients.  To support changes in the U.S. healthcare system and in the delivery of care that lead to better care for patients, better health for the population, and lower costs. Mission: To enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine

3. www.acponline.org Our interests at ACP are to further... ... the science of medicine (e.g., Annals of Internal Medicine) ... the clinical practice of medicine (e.g., clinical standards, guidelines) ... the education and professional development of physicians (e.g, MKSAP, meetings and courses) ... the triple aim of healthcare (better care, better health, lower per capita costs) ... the future of medicine (students, residents, fellows) ... professional satisfaction (e.g., payment reform, practice redesign)

4. www.acponline.org ACP Membership Categories  Medical Student Member Students in schools recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and included in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED)  Resident/Fellow Member Internal medicine residents and subspecialty fellows-in-training  Member Internists and internal medicine subspecialists who meet ACP credentialing standards  Fellow Internists with notable accomplishments recognized by their peers  Physician Affiliate Member Physicians who are not trained in or practicing in internal medicine  Non-Physician Affiliate Member (available in the U.S. only) Physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, pharmacists and doctors of pharmacy, and clinical psychologists

5. www.acponline.org Election to Fellowship recognizes excellence in the practice of internal medicine and is achieved through professional accomplishments within one, or across multiple pathways: A Key Benefit: ACP Fellowship  Published Academician – author of at least two published articles in medical journals  Commitment to continuing education - multiple certifications, recertification, or MKSAP for score  Active involvement in ACP - at least 5 years of membership and participation in College activities including national or local committees/councils  Senior Physician with a distinguished career in internal medicine www.acponline.org/FACP

6. www.acponline.org ACP Membership Continues to Grow  Effective June 30, 2013,total membership was 137,000, and international membership exceeded 11,000.  ACP has 58 domestic chapters and 15 international chapters.

7. www.acponline.org International Membership 15 International Chapters: Brazil, Canada (6 chapters), Central America, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Southeast Asia, Venezuela In 2013:  ACP Southeast Asia Chapter became active. In 2014:  ACP will hold its first national conference in India September 5-6, 2014 in New Delhi.

8. www.acponline.org Member Demographics “Fast Facts” about ACP Membership:  57% of Members & Fellows specialize in General Internal Medicine (GIM); 33% in an IM subspecialty; and 5% in Hospital Medicine  96% of Members & Fellows spend some time providing patient care ; 69% spend the majority of their time in clinical practice  40% of Members & Fellows are employed in private practice (owners or employees), 23% in Academic Medical Centers, and 13% in private hospitals  Compared to Members & Fellows, Early Career Physicians are less likely to be male or Caucasian; less likely to be subspecialists; and more likely to specialize in hospital medicine From 2012 to 2013:  Women members increased by 6%  International membership increased by 9%

9. www.acponline.org Why join ACP?  Evidence-based Clinical Information and Educational Resources - Annals of Internal Medicine, MKSAP, Clinical Guidelines, ACP Smart Medicine, scientific meetings, ACP Internist, ACP Hospitalist, and ACP JournalWise  Board Certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) resources - MKSAP, review courses, resources and opportunities for MOC points  CME - ACP offers many CME options. Earn CME by attending live meetings, working online, or watching course recordings on your own schedule.  Influential Advocacy - Policy development, lobbying for positive changes in internal medicine  Practice Support - Online practice support tools, quality improvement, EHR implementation  Professionalism & Professional Development - ACP Fellowship, leadership programs, mentoring, career networking, ethics & professionalism

10. www.acponline.org  Laugh while you learn with Annals Consult Guys Videos, a series of educational videos that use humor to address and solve clinical problems.  Monthly “In the Clinic” section offers evidence-based information about common clinical conditions.  ACP JournalWise features abstracts and commentaries from more than 130 journals. Annals of Internal Medicine ACP’s world class peer-reviewed medical journal; current, evidence-based science at your fingertips Download the App for Annals’ new mobile platform, Annals iPad edition, and take the journal wherever you go.

11. www.acponline.org The gold-standard of physician self-assessment for over 45 years; discounted to ACP members  Order the print version or MKSAP 16 Digital  Used for Board preparation, recertification (MOC) preparation and credit, and updating medical knowledge  Covers general internal medicine and 10 internal medicine subspecialties  1,200 multiple-choice questions  Answers and critiques included MKSAP ® 16

12. www.acponline.org ACP’s Clinical Practice Guidelines, Guidance Statements and Best Practice Advice papers are rigorously reviewed based on the best evidence prior to publication. Recent releases:  Treatment for Anemia in Patients with Heart Disease (Dec. 2013)  Screening, Monitoring, and Treatment of Stage 1-3 Chronic Kidney Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline (Oct. 2013)  Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline (Sept. 2013)  Inpatient Glycemic Control: Best Practice Advice (May 2013)  Screening for Prostate Cancer (April 2013) Evidence-based Clinical Guidance  Upper Endoscopy for Gastroesophageal Reflux: Best Practice Advice (Dec. 2012)

13. www.acponline.org ACP’s High Value Care website offers:  ACP’s evidence-based clinical practice recommendations  High Value Care teaching curriculum  Practice resources  ACP’s related public policy papers  Patient education materials  Videos about High Value Care High Value Care Resources to help physicians provide the best patient care while reducing costs to the health care system http://hvc.acponline.org/

14. www.acponline.org ACP’s High Value Care Curriculum is designed to help shape the habits of future physicians during their medical education experience. The curriculum, created by ACP and the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine, features six, one-hour interactive modules: High Value Care Curriculum & Online Cases  Eliminating Health Care Waste and Over-Ordering of Tests  Health Care Costs and Payment Models  Using Biostatistics in Diagnosis, Screening and Prevention  High Value Care Prescribing  Overcoming Barriers to High Value Care  High Value Care Quality Improvement New! A series of High Value Care Online Cases offer clinicians the opportunity to earn FREE continuing medical education (CME) credits and ABIM Medical Knowledge (MOC) points. http://hvc.acponline.org/

15. www.acponline.org April 10-12, 2014, Orlando, FL  Over 200 educational, interactive workshops  Case-based sessions and feedback on challenging patient management problems  International reception and social opportunities  Discounted registration for members  Discounted registration rates for delegations of ten or more attendees from outside the U.S.  Visit ACP’s new Resource Center on the exhibit floor Internal Medicine 2014: ACP’s Annual Scientific Meeting http://im2014.acponline.org/

16. www.acponline.org ACP Internist, ACP Hospitalist, and ACP Diabetes Monthly provide news and in-depth analysis of issues for inpatient and outpatient internists. Additional Clinical Resources Clinical Shorts is a series of short educational videos to help clinicians earn CME and MOC credits.

17. www.acponline.org  MKSAP 16 - MKSAP is the leading self-study program to prepare for the ABIM MOC exams in internal medicine and hospital medicine. It features 1,200 self-assessment questions and is used by over 90% of residents for board preparation.  Board Basics 3 - This book presents board-prep pearls to study right before the ABIM exams. Dozens of classic images, core content and tips on how to take the exam make this an invaluable tool.  Courses - ACP offers live review courses and audio and video recordings of ACP’s Board review courses. Resources for Board Certification

18. www.acponline.org Recertification/Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Take the ABIM MOC exam with confidence! ACP members enjoy substantial discounts on the following resources:  MKSAP 16 – MKSAP features 1,200 questions and is the leading self-study program to prepare for the ABIM MOC exams in internal medicine and hospital medicine.  Board Basics 3 - This book presents board-prep pearls, dozens of classic images, core content and tips on how to take the ABIM exams.  ABIM MOC Exam Preparation Courses: 2-3 day courses focus on new developments over the past 10 years. Offered in 6 locations prior to the Spring and Fall exam dates.  Internal Medicine Board Review Courses: 4-6 day courses, offered in 5 locations, provide a comprehensive review of internal medicine, focusing on exam-specific content. Both MOC and IM Board Review courses are also available in audio/video recordings.  Virtual Dx SM - Test your interpretive skills with this online image-based study program to prepare for the ABIM recertification exams.  MOC Special Interest Group - Discuss MOC issues and strategies with your ACP colleagues.

19. www.acponline.org New! ACP Smart Medicine is a web-based clinical decision support tool—FREE to ACP members—that provides evidence-based recommendations for all point-of-care categories: ACP Smart Medicine  Prevention  Screening  Diagnosis  Therapy  Patient Education  Consultation  Follow-up Featuring drug tables, images, and clinical content that is current, concise, and easy to search!

20. www.acponline.org ACP Smart Medicine (cont.)  Mobile-optimized access – Screen display adapts to the size and orientation of the user’s device.  Integrated links to: Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP JournalWise, High Value Care Recommendations, Clinical Guidelines  Evidence-based recommendations are graded based on the strength of the evidence.  Earn free point-of-care CME smartmedicine.acponline.org

21. www.acponline.org  ACP JournalWise is a personalized, mobile-optimized updating service for clinical articles from more than 130 medical journals that is free to ACP members.  Updated daily and available on Smartphone, tablet, or desktop, ACP JournalWise screens and provides customized alerts and summaries for articles categorized by specialty area, methods quality, and clinical importance. ACP JournalWise

22. www.acponline.org  The ACP Immunization Portal features the latest Immunization Guide to help members develop systematic processes for incorporating immunization into day-to-day practice.  A free ACP Immunization Advisor App makes it easy to find the right vaccines for patients by age or underlying circumstance based on current recommendations. http://immunization.acponline.org/ ACP Immunization Resources

23. www.acponline.org  ACP Practice Advisor (formerly Medical Home Builder): online tool designed to help practices improve patient care, organization, and workflow.  American EHR Partners Program: web-based resource for EHR system selection/implementation.  Medical Laboratory Evaluation Program (MLE): Proficiency Testing service for those who perform diagnostic testing of blood and bodily fluids.  PQRSwizard: online tool designed to collect and report quality measure data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services PQRS payment program. Resources to Help Your Practice

24. www.acponline.org  Physician & Practice Timeline: ACP’s new online tool helps physicians track deadlines for a variety of regulatory, payment, educational, and delivery system changes and requirements. Resources to Help Your Practice (cont.)  ACP Quality Improvement: To help busy physicians improve patient care and earn CME and ABIM MOC Practice Assessment points, ACP offers members and other clinicians numerous quality improvement resources, extending from point-of-care tools to a national Quality Improvement (QI) network linked to the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS).  Center for Patient Partnership in Healthcare: The CPPH engages patients, families, and patient organizations to help design patient-centered care delivery and educational materials for patients.

25. www.acponline.org ACP’s advocacy priorities:  Sequestration  SGR and new payment models  Improvements in Medicare fee schedule payments to internists  Health courts as a solution to the medical malpractice problem  Meaningful Use Recommendations ACP Public Policy & Advocacy Your advocate for Internal Medicine on Capitol Hill www.acponline.org/advocacy

26. www.acponline.org  Grassroots advocacy network (formerly Key Contact Program)  Join ACP’s network and contact your Senators and Representatives about issues important to internists Advocates for Internal Medicine Network www.acponline.org/advocacy/aimn/

27. www.acponline.org To promote the value of internal medicine, ACP has launched a campaign to reinforce why internists are uniquely qualified to provide expert patient care. Now available on ACP’s website:  A definition: “Internists are physician specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.”  A Video: What Internal Medicine Means to Me  Promotional Items: T-shirts, coffee mugs, and a free poster Raising awareness about the value of Internal Medicine Help us spread the word! I.M. proud to be an Internist Twitter hashtag #IMdefined www.acponline.org/about_acp/defining_internal_medicine/

28. www.acponline.org  ACP Leadership Academy ( October 2013) - This new web-based and face-to-face leadership training program, developed by the American College of Physician Executives and enhanced with ACP content, will replace ACP’s LEAD program. (Members working toward a certificate in the LEAD program have until June 2014 to submit their documentation.)  Ethics Manual & Case Studies  Mentoring and networking in chapters and on the national level  ACP Associate Poster Competition  ACP Special Interest Groups ( and support of Internal Medicine Interest Groups at Medical Schools)  Career Connection - a comprehensive listing of career opportunities for physicians Professionalism and Professional Development

29. www.acponline.org  The Doctors Company: ACP-sponsored Professional Liability Insurance Program with nation’s leading medical malpractice carrier offering aggressive claims defense and innovative rewards  Marsh Affinity Group Services: Offering personal insurance options including life, disability, long-term care, and auto/homeowners through leading insurance companies.  Bank of America: Offering BankAmericard Cash Rewards ™ Visa Signature ® with low introductory APR and no annual fee, and including 24/7 complimentary concierge service, shopping protection and travel assistance/protection. Professional & Personal Benefits

30. www.acponline.org  Social Media ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine are using social media more than ever to communicate and share information relevant to internal medicine.  Special Interest Groups ACP’s online communities offer physicians an opportunity to share experiences, questions, and solutions with their peers.  Mobile Access ACP now offers mobile versions of Annals and MKSAP and Apps for several ACP products. ACP... Connected and Mobile

31. www.acponline.org  Encourage a young person to understand the rewards of internal medicine as a career  Convince a medical student to see the brighter future of internal medicine Support the Next Generation of IM  Recommend general internal medicine to a resident  Invite another internist to become an ACP member  Suggest Fellowship to a member

32. www.acponline.org  Recruit one colleague and receive a $100 credit toward your 2014-15 annual dues  Recruit two colleagues and receive a $200 credit toward your 2014-15 annual dues  Recruit three colleagues and receive a $300 credit toward your 2014-15 annual dues  Recruit four colleagues and enjoy free annual dues in 2014-15 www.acponline.org/rac Recruit a Colleague

33. www.acponline.org  News and hot topics  Links to online publications  ACP products catalog  Clinical information and guidelines  ACP multimedia library  ACP meetings and Course Calendar  Resources for Medical Students and Residents and Fellows  Practice Management Resources  Webcasts and Educational Recordings Don’t forget to visit ACP Online!

34. www.acponline.org for your continued support of ACP and your commitment to internal medicine. Thank you...