Novel Approaches to Addressing Gender Bias and Structural Racism in Medicine

On this episode of the Academic Medicine Podcast, guests Pamela Chen, MD, Jyothi Marbin, MD, and Leanna Lewis, MSW, join hosts Toni Gallo and associate editor Monica Lypson, MD, MHPE, to discuss their novel approaches to addressing gender bias and structural racism in medicine, by painting honor wall portraits of women physicians and using travel to …

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Academic Medicine Earns Impact Factor of 6.893, Highest Ever!

Clarivate Analytics released its 2020 Journal Impact Factors (JIFs), and Academic Medicine earned a JIF of 6.893. It places us at the top of the Education, Scientific Disciplines category for the sixth year in a row. It also places us fourth in the Health Care Sciences & Services category. In addition to having the top JIF in …

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5 Tips for a Successful Academic Medicine Cover Art Submission

With the January 2021 issue of Academic Medicine, we launched a bold new cover design—our first redesign in more than 20 years—allowing more space to showcase original artwork with a connection to academic medicine. Check out a few recent covers below.To celebrate, we are holding our first annual call for Cover Art submissions until July 30, 2021! …

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Transcript for Preserving Medical Student Mental Health

Below is the transcript of the following Academic Medicine Podcast episode: Preserving Medical Student Mental Health May 17, 2021 Read more about this episode and listen here. Toni Gallo: Hi everyone. I'm Toni Gallo, a staff editor with The Journal, and host of The Academic Medicine podcast. On today's episode, to discuss medical student mental health, …

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Preserving Medical Student Mental Health

This episode addresses mental health, burnout, depression, and suicide. If you or a loved one is in distress, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org or over the phone at 1-800-273-8255. On this episode of the Academic Medicine Podcast, hosts Toni Gallo and associate editor Dr. John Coverdale and guests Christopher …

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Transcript for The Arts and Humanities in Medicine

Below is the transcript of the following Academic Medicine Podcast episode: The Arts and Humanities in MedicineMay 3, 2021 Read more about this episode and listen here. Advertisement: Today's episode is sponsored in part by Convey. Convey, a service of the Association of American Medical Colleges, is a web-based disclosure collection platform that helps individuals and …

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The Arts and Humanities in Medicine

On this episode of the Academic Medicine Podcast, hosts Toni Gallo and editor-in-chief Dr. Laura Roberts and guest Dr. Arno Kumagai, the journal's new assistant editor for medicine and the arts, discuss the role of the arts and humanities in medicine and medical education, Dr. Kumagai's vision for his new role, and the special features …

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Transcript for Teaching Climate Change and Its Effects on Human Health

Below is the transcript of the following Academic Medicine Podcast episode: Teaching Climate Change and Its Effects on Human Health April 19, 2021 Read more about this episode and listen here. Toni Gallo: Hi everyone, I'm Toni Gallo, a staff editor with The Journal, and host of the Academic Medicine Podcast. In honor of Earth …

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Teaching Climate Change and Its Effects on Human Health

In honor of Earth Day, on the Academic Medicine Podcast, host Toni Gallo and guests Drs. Kari Nadeau and Ari Bernstein (@DrAriBernstein) discuss climate change and its effects on human health. Drs. Nadeau and Bernstein describe their efforts and the work of others to teach the science and health effects of climate change to medical …

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Call for Letters to the Editor From Trainees: Trainees as Agents of Change in Academic Medicine and the Health Professions

Academic Medicine is seeking original submissions for our Letters to the Editor feature from medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees in other health professions on the topic of trainees as agents of change in academic medicine and the health professions. The editors will be looking for letters that emphasize actionable ways medical and health professions trainees can …

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