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Contract Negotiation for International Medical Graduates Webinar
Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. CT This webinar is designed specifically for international medical graduate physicians and will provide practical guidance on negotiating employment contracts. Topics will include understanding key contract terms, advocating for yourself, and positioning your career for long-term success. Register Here |
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Physician Day on the Hill 2026
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Location: Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines Hosted by: Iowa Medical Society in partnership with Iowa ACP Iowa ACP is partnering with the Iowa Medical Society for Physician Day on the Hill. Join fellow physicians and trainees to meet with legislators, discuss priority issues, and elevate the internal medicine voice at the Capitol. Register Here Please select Iowa ACP as your associated specialty society during registration. Transportation: A bus will depart from the Coralville Mall for members traveling from the Iowa City area. Seating is limited to 50 and available on a first come, first served basis during registration. Additional Details: The full agenda and day-of schedule are available on the event registration page. |
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Incorporating Lifestyle Medicine for Chronic Medical Conditions Webinar
Date: February 23, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM CT Speaker: Aruna Nathan, MD Register Here Lifestyle medicine is increasingly relevant today because it addresses the root causes of chronic diseases—such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity—through behavior-based interventions like nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management rather than relying solely on medications. It provides a holistic, evidence-based framework that helps individuals not only prevent disease but also improve chronic condition control and reduce dependence on medications through sustainable lifestyle changes. As healthcare costs rise and chronic conditions proliferate, lifestyle medicine offers a sustainable, patient-centered model that can transform outcomes and lower the national disease burden. Lifestyle medicine can be integrated into chronic disease management by embedding evidence-based interventions—such as nutrition counseling, physical activity prescriptions, and stress reduction techniques—into routine primary care visits to address root causes rather than just symptoms. Shared medical appointments provide an effective model for implementing lifestyle changes by combining group education, coaching, and peer support for patients with similar conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Additionally, collaboration among physicians, dietitians, behavioral therapists, and exercise physiologists helps deliver holistic, sustainable care plans that improve outcomes and empower patients to manage their health long-term. |
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ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2026
Dates: April 16–18, 2026 Location: San Francisco, CA ACP’s premier educational event brings together thousands of internal medicine physicians for world-class education, networking, and professional development. Register Here |
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Midwest Chapter Reception at ACP IM26
The Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas Chapters invite you to join us for a joint reception during ACP IM26. Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. PST Location: The El Dorado 701 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA This relaxed, social evening is a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from across the Midwest while attending the national meeting. Register Here |
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ACP Leadership Day
Date: May 12-13, 2026 Location: Washington, DC Apply for Iowa ACP Leadership Day Sponsorship Each year, Leadership Day brings internal medicine physicians, residents, and medical students from across the country to Washington, DC to advocate on behalf of their patients and the profession. This two-day event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with U.S. lawmakers and their staff on issues that impact internal medicine and the care we provide. To support Iowa’s voice in these important conversations, the Iowa Chapter of the American College of Physicians is pleased to offer sponsorship support for a limited number of members to attend Leadership Day. Why attend Leadership Day? In addition to meeting with your members of Congress, participants receive in-depth briefings from White House officials, Capitol Hill staffers, and members of Congress, many of whom are among the nation’s top health care decision-makers.
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