The program, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, provides travel awards for selected resident physicians. The intent of the award is to enhance potential research careers of residents and fellows, and particularly to encourage research in disease areas that disproportionately impact the health of underserved communities. The symposium allows residents to interact with pre-eminent scientists in basic, behavior, and clinical research, and to expose trainees to research opportunities sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Candidates for consideration were evaluated on general research ambition, letters of reference, and well-rounded academic record of excellence in science. Congratulations to Dr. Calderon for his selection.
Every resident physician knows that the knowledge base of internal medicine is enormous.
It can never be mastered, even in a lifetime. However, there is certain basic knowledge and its application that is critical to the everyday practice of the specialty of internal medicine. It is this traditional knowledge and judgement that is tested in certifying examinations. In October, residents will write the National In-Training Examination. Experts emphasize that certifying examinations test reasoning, not specific answers or knowledge, so there is emphasis on overall knowledge, and not trivia.