In This Month's Issue

In the October issue of SGIM Forum, we highlight leadership programs and upcoming application deadlines. SGIM President Carlos Estrada shares how positive psychology has shaped his career—and how it can transform medicine and SGIM. SGIM CEO Eric Bass reflects on the Council’s response to insights raised at the 2025 Annual Meeting Community Forum, spotlighting both accomplishments and new opportunities for advocacy. Members of the Education Committee review five key articles from the Medical Education Update at the 2025 Annual Meeting, while Associate Editor Tracey Henry offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experiences in Washington, D.C., during her RWJF Health Policy Fellowship. Rounding out the issue, we examine strategies to address pain and discomfort during IUD placement, with a review of the evidence behind each option.

Wishing you a safe and happy Halloween!

From the Editor

Featured Column

Seeds of Growth: SGIM’s Career Development Programs Cultivate Leaders Across General Internal Medicine

Mark D. Schwartz, MD; Jillian Gann, BA
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Other Articles

Catalyzing Change through Evidence: Highlighting Innovations from the SGIM Update in Medical Education

Sreekala Raghavan, MD; Peggy Leung, MD; Jordan See, MD, MS; Yihan Yang, MD, MHS-MedEd; Rebekah Gardner, MD
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How Positive Psychology Transforms Medicine and Professional Practice

Carlos Estrada, MD, MS, FACP President, SGIM
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Improving Patient Comfort for IUD Placement: Important Updates for SGIM Clinicians

Alekses Clifton, MD; Jennifer Michener, MD; Christine Prifti, MD; Mindy Sobota, MD, MS, MPhil; Vidya Gopinath, MD
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From the Clinic to the Capitol: In the Room Where It Happens

Tracey L. Henry, MD, MPH, MS
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Council’s Response to the SGIM25 Community Forum on Engaging in Advocacy

Eric B. Bass, MD, MPH; Jada Bussey-Jones, MD, MACP; Carlos Estrada, MD, MS, FACP
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