Hypertension Guidelines and Interventions.

Hypertension remains one of the most prevalent conditions encountered in the primary care setting and is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease in the United States. This reality underscores the importance for primary care clinicians to have an understanding of hypertension guidelines, interventions, and population-based considerations. This article provides a succinct overview of hypertension guidelines, reviews guideline-informed approaches to hypertension screening, diagnosis, and treatment, and concludes with a thoughtful discussion of population-based considerations.

Development of a curriculum in cultural determinants of health and health disparities.

Introduction: Current sociopolitical events coupled with requirement modifications by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education have reinvigorated a need for training in cultural awareness and health disparities in undergraduate medical education. Many institutions, however, have not established longitudinal courses designed to address this content. Additionally, little is known about the change in learners' awareness of cultural determinants of health and health disparities after enrollment in such curricula.

Intrahepatic cholestasis in sickle cell disease: A review of diagnostic criteria, treatments, and case reports.

Objective To delineate the etiology, symptomatology, and treatment of sickle cell intrahepatic cholestasis (SCIC). Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most frequently inherited hematologic disease, and SCIC is one rare and often fatal complication and comorbid disease. The literature contains only a small number of case reports involving SCIC and hence limited guidance can be obtained.

Is One Lecture Enough? Self-Perception of Bias and Cultural Training in Medical Education.

Introduction: A recognition of the importance of the sociocultural determinants of health and well-being has increased within medical education; yet, there is variability in exposure and evidence of effect. The goal of this project was to assess contact with cultural humility or competency instruction prior to training, evaluate self-perception of bias, and test the effect of a single lecture on this perception.

Methods: A 17-item survey was administered to participants before and after a lecture "intervention.

The Impact of Racial Bias in Patient Care and Medical Education: Let's Focus on the Educator.

Introduction: Racial bias in health care is well documented. Research shows the presence of racial bias among health care providers. There is a paucity of workshops focused on racial bias effects in health professions educators.

Partnerships to Care for Our Patients and Communities During COVID-19.

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic forced not only rapid changes in how clinical care and educational programs are delivered but also challenged academic medical centers (AMCs) like never before. The pandemic made clear the need to have coordinated action based on shared data and shared resources to meet the needs of patients, learners, and communities. Family medicine departments across the country have been key partners in AMCs' responses.

Neurological interest and career exploration among black medical students: Perceptions and solutions for the pipeline.

Purpose: The goal of this study was to identify factors that influence the selection of Neurology as a career choice for Black medical students.

Methods: Survey data was collected from attendees at a national educational conference and at a large academic medical school. Two proportion z-tests were used to assess responses among students of different racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Reducing Reliance on Test Scores Reduces Racial Bias in Neurology Residency Recruitment.

Purpose: We sought to correct a low interview rate for racial groups underrepresented in medicine (URM) by analyzing our interview selection process, identifying sources of unintended bias, and developing a new process that would provide a more racially diverse interview pool.

Methods: We analyzed our review process to determine at which point we were eliminating URM candidates at a higher rate than those who are not from an underrepresented group. A point system was created incorporating clinical grades, extracurricular activities, research, letters of recommendation, board exam scores, and life experiences.

Are You SURE You Want to Send That? A Model for Email Professionalism in Medical Education.

Email is an essential method of communication within academic medical environments and elsewhere. There is a growing body of literature that focuses on provider-to-patient communication in addition to studies examining the intersection of social networking and professionalism. Relatively little research exists, however, regarding the components of professional email interactions or "best practices" for electronic correspondence among colleagues, faculty, and trainees.

Behavioral Health in Prevention and Chronic Illness Management: Motivational Interviewing.

This article reviews the history, methodology, and evidence related to the effective use of motivational interviewing (MI) in the primary care setting. MI has been shown to have a positive effect in promotion and modification of health habits and to increase treatment engagement. MI is also effective when used in conjunction with other treatment modalities, such as educational programs and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Enlisting New Teachers in Clinical Environments (ENTICE); novel ways to engage clinicians.

Purpose: To explore the barriers and incentives that affect primary care providers who precept students in outpatient clinics in the US.

Method: In 2013, leadership of our large primary care group sent a 20-question survey via e-mail to all of the 180 providers within the network. The survey assessed provider demographics, precepting history, learner preferences, and other issues that might affect future decisions about teaching.