October 2024

In the October issue of SGIM Forum, Drs. Carey and Pasha highlight how artificial intelligence may change how physicians and patients communicate. Their description of how AI may simplify medical jargon and improve patient health care is balanced as they point out the many aspects of AI that still need to be defined.

In his editorial, Dr. Landry discusses the need to protect healthcare workers against violence and the escalation in violence during Covid. Current legislation to protect healthcare workers face an uphill battle in the House and Senate and SGIM members are encouraged to advocate for legislation to protect ourselves and our colleagues. SGIM President, Dr. Bussey-Jones spotlights a presidential innovation, the President’s Podcast. On this podcast, Dr. Bussey-Jones will speak with Past President’s of SGIM, discussing the experiences, challenges, and successes from their presidential year to highlight the history of SGIM for our members.

Dr. Bass interviews Dr. Chuang, president of ACLGIM, to discuss how ACLGIM is tackling the critical topic of leadership challenges. Drs. Liebschutz and Green recap of the ACLGIM Hess institute from the 2024 Annual Meeting. They describe the multiple workgroups convened at Hess and their deliverables over a multiyear period to enhance leadership and GIM for members and trainees.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Henry, Dr. Gurley and colleagues describe initiatives they have undertaken at Grady Memorial to enhance voter registration and participation through a multipronged approach, reminding SGIM members that voting is a social determinant. SGIM Forum Associate Editor Bhowmik communicates his lived experiences as a student attending the 2024 Annual Meeting by defining how the meeting theme matched his attendance at various program offerings during the multiday event.