Make sure you’re screening (appropriate patients)! For more info on lung cancer screening checkout this PDF by ABIM/Choosing Wisely: https://www.choosingwisely.org/patient-resources/ct-scans-to-find-lung-cancer-in-smokers/
May 16
Lung Cancer Screening Tips
Mar 28
VA Pest Control
Should you come across some unexpected companions while at the VA (of the vermin, insect, or slithering kind) you can submit a pest control request via the VA portal. Click here to start a request Click ‘Start a New Request’ You name should auto-populate, select ‘Education’ as the service Leave the priority as normal …
Mar 21
State of the Residency
Doctor Metting recently gave a his annual State of the Residency Address, in which many questions were answered and people felt well informed on important topics, such as the upcoming ACGME Annual Survey, future social events, how milestones work, and the fact that we will soon have meal credit at Subway! (Contains 1 attachments.)
Mar 11
Weekend at Benny’s (and other festivities)
Please take a moment to RSVP to the resident dinner this weekend on Friday in honor of last year’s ABIM exam scores and the upcoming Match. You can RSVP using this link: http://evite.me/TcQukWPyfT. We’d like to keep this event for grown ups with the following upcoming events family friendly and open to everyone: Division Director …
Mar 11
Curbside Consults
Some notable articles on using curbside consults when taking care of patients. Is there room for curbside consults in good medical care? As long as the question is simple and straight forward, but discussions lasting beyond a few moments it’s always preferred to put in a formal consult. Curbside Consultations The Good, the Bad, and …
Mar 11
Using VA Pagers
Mar 07
Scholar’s Day Abstract Extension to March 11th!
WHEN: Friday, May 3, 2019 WHERE: Mayborn Auditorium, Lobby & Classrooms, Medical Education Center2401 S. 31st St, Temple, TX 76508 DEADLINES: March 11th – Abstract Submission Extended March 29th – Podium & Poster Presenters Announced April 19th – Registration to Attend To submit an abstract and for eligibility and selection process, …
Feb 20
Moonlighting Tips for Cross Cover
The hospitalists and PA’s wanted to thank everyone for their help on the 6P-12A cross cover shifts. The high volume time that we cover allows the hospitalist group to finish their day shifts and focus on evening admissions. As a reminder we wanted to share some minimal expectations for the shift: Arrive early or on …