Meeting
Abstract Number: 380
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: National data document that hospital medicine groups frequently lack representative diversity in terms of race, ethnic background and gender. This diversity gap further expands with career development and promotion. Traditional physician hiring strategies are susceptible to elements of bias that may contribute to these disparities. Purpose: To design and implement a structured process for […]
Abstract Number: 380
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A 59‐year‐old man with no medical history was referred for admission from a rheumatology clinic where he presented with night sweats, nonproductive cough, exertional dyspnea, nausea, decreased appetite, and loose stools. He also noted raised nodules on his fingers and elbows bilaterally. He was in his usual state of health until 10 months […]