JGIM Journal of General Internal Medicine

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In this issue of #JGIM, the #HealingArts article is a visual arts piece on #ImposterSyndrome buff.ly/O7wPDEx

In June 2025, HHS Sec. RFK Jr. removed all sitting members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee (ACIP), alleging industry conflicts. The authors of this #JGIM work investigated the actual payments to voting members. Free Full Text 👉️ buff.ly/kREIpBl

This #JGIM study examines the usage of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in the Acting Internship in US medical schools—and the role they play in the UME-GME transition. Does your program use EPAs? Free Full Text 👉️ rdcu.be/famgL

Does your doctor's age affect your opioid prescription? 💊 Do older clinicians often prescribe higher or lower doses? This #JGIM study reveals how clinician age may shape opioid care. Free Full Text 👉️ rdcu.be/famdT

Can a specialized clinic improve quality of life for patients battling Long COVID brain fog? The authors tracked patients over 6 months to see if a combo of rehab, therapy, and education makes a measurable difference in their recovery! Free Full Text 👉️ buff.ly/nL9g3qR

Does your doctor’s race affect how you plan for the end of life? 🏥 We know racial disparities exist in healthcare, but how do patient and provider races—and whether they match—impact crucial hospital conversations? Free Full text 👉️ buff.ly/VEVF6bT

Think opioids are a quick fix for acute back or neck pain? Early use prolongs disability, and emergency visits are costing patients hundreds. So, what role should they play in acute recovery? Read on to find out! Free Full text 👉️ rdcu.be/fal6M

When it’s time to stop a medication, are doctors and patients on the same page? We know what they think separately, but new research looks inside the clinic room to see if they actually agree.Spoilers: there's room for misunderstanding. Free full text: 👇 rdcu.be/e9bTE

Food insecurity doesn't exist in isolation. It intersects with intergenerational poverty, racism, trauma, and other health-related social needs. For clinicians, addressing both the roots and the branches can improve health. Read more in #JGIM: buff.ly/65Qe9Vz

Authors analyzed original research published in the NEJM, JAMA, and The Lancet from 2002 to 2022 and found that over 90% of the pubs came from countries with a very high Human Development Index. @SmitaBhatia10 Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/CtpVd5w

AI and technology are reshaping healthcare—but what about the human side of medicine? Adi Friedman highlights the need to more fully integrate medicine’s humanistic foundations into medical education. Read more in #JGIM: buff.ly/X7NSnyf

New in #JGIM: A practical guide to qualitative research in #GIM. Learn key strategies for designing, conducting, and reporting studies that capture the voices and experiences of patients, care partners, clinicians, & other stakeholders. buff.ly/NVBvKW3

New research shows that increased levels of loneliness is associated with increased cancer mortality in rural more than urban counties. Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/mdq5twR

Can a virtual, #primarycare–embedded program help older adults safely reduce benzodiazepine use? This study suggests YES. Pharmacist-led tapering + mindfulness-informed CBT was feasible, acceptable, and associated with reduced use. Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/WxQDYWS

Despite value based payment reforms, physician pay remains “stuck” in old fee for service habits. Over 70% of U.S. #PrimaryCare practices still tie physician pay to productivity. Quality pay remains minimal. Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/QsO6QQX

Tax exemptions should translate into community benefit. Evidence suggests some nonprofit hospitals may fall short, highlighting the need for stronger oversight and accountability. In #JGIM buff.ly/0tiLiVr

Outpatient teaching comes with real challenges—high patient volume and limited time among them. This study highlights how individualized faculty development can help educators make small, sustainable changes that enhance teaching in busy clinical settings buff.ly/8pYn9gj

Federally Qualified Health Centers serving more socially vulnerable communities have substantially ⬇️ breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening rates—especially for CRC. Targeted support may be needed to close these gaps. Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/tNG3yyM

How can we improve DCHS sub-internship rotations? Faculty highlighted practical solns: cap pt vols when students are present, add structured afternoon learning activities, create efficiency-enhancing org tools, & clarify expectations. Read more in #JGIM: buff.ly/ZYNpAKi

Geography still matters. Patients living in rural areas were significantly less likely to receive ambulatory ECG monitoring for palpitations, despite similar utilization across race, ethnicity, and insurance groups. #RuralHealth #HealthEquity buff.ly/BQi4RIs