Needs Statement

Despite exposure to diverse educational modalities, internal medicine physicians often lack consistent access to structured feedback and opportunities to develop broader competencies. Learning methods, such as reflective practice, peer learning, and engagement with teaching programs are underutilized, and essential domains like communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and professional identity formation are frequently underemphasized in traditional training. Additionally, there is a growing need to support clinicians in integrating both clinical and non-clinical competencies, including the safe and effective use of chronic opioid therapy for chronic pain management. This series aims to provide a platform for comprehensive, interdisciplinary educational framework that supports lifelong learning and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, shared expertise, and professional growth across the continuum of medical education. To ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, faculty and trainees within the Department of Medicine require structured, ongoing educational opportunities that keep them current with emerging clinical guidelines, expert recommendations, and best practices in internal medicine. In this series, each subspecialty section contributes by designating experts to present clinical updates (e.g., management of atrial fibrillation from the cardiology section or management of chronic kidney disease from the nephrology section). The goal is for attendees to be able to apply these insights directly to their daily practice and patient care, as applicable.