Internal Medicine in Clerkship

The Internal Medicine Course Guide is designed to assist by:

• Providing students, residents, and practitioners with essential resources for education, clinical practice, research, and patient care.
• Supporting learning with access to key textbooks, databases, journals, and clinical guidelines.
• Assisting students in preparing for the USMLE and shelf exams with focused study materials, textbooks, and practice resources

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Internal Medicine affiliations are vital for fostering collaboration, enhancing professional development, and providing opportunities for mentorship, research, and access to specialized resources that improve clinical practice and patient care outcomes.

• American College of Physicians (ACP​)

  • The ACP is a national organization of internists, dedicated to advancing the practice of internal medicine through education, advocacy, and excellence in patient care.​
  • Membership Benefits:
    • Access to educational resources, including journals and clinical guidelines.
    • Opportunities to attend the Annual Internal Medicine Meeting at discounted rates.
    • Networking opportunities with professionals in internal medicine.
    • Free Medical Student Membership
• Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM)
  • SGIM is dedicated to improving patient care, education, and research in primary care and general internal medicine.
  • Membership Benefits:
    • Access to evidence-based educational content and innovative experiences.
    • Opportunities for career development within a diverse community of peers.
    • Student Membership: See "Associate Member" for student membership fee.
• American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) 
  •  ACOI is committed to promoting the principles of osteopathic medicine, primarily focusing on the practice of internal medicine and its subspecialties.​
  • Membership Benefits:
    • Complimentary attendance at the ACOI Annual Convention & Scientific Sessions.
    • Eligibility to participate in the Student Poster Contest with potential cash awards.
    • Access to the Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA), fostering community and collaboration among osteopathic medical students.
    • Free Student Membership