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View article: Establishment of the Clinician-Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network to Develop Military Medical Research Leaders
Establishment of the Clinician-Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network to Develop Military Medical Research Leaders Open
Introduction The ability of military clinicians to conduct military medical research is often limited because of competing priorities and a lack of research mentorship. The Clinician-Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network (CSION) was d…
View article: Developing Military Doctors: An Institutional Approach to Medical Force Readiness in Graduate Medical Education
Developing Military Doctors: An Institutional Approach to Medical Force Readiness in Graduate Medical Education Open
Military physicians are required to not only meet civilian accreditation standards upon completion of their Graduate Medical Education (GME) training programs but also be proficient in the military-unique aspects of their field, including …
View article: Are We Missing an Opportunity? Prediabetes in the U.S. Military
Are We Missing an Opportunity? Prediabetes in the U.S. Military Open
Introduction The prevalence of prediabetes is estimated to be one-third of Americans with approximately 80% of these individuals unaware of the diagnosis. In the active duty military population, the prevalence of prediabetes is largely une…
View article: The Sum is Greater Than the Parts: Aligning Graduate Allied and Medical Health Education at a Training Institution
The Sum is Greater Than the Parts: Aligning Graduate Allied and Medical Health Education at a Training Institution Open
Analysis of military Graduate Medical Education (GME) remains in the discussion forefront as resources continue to face scrutiny along with military-specific obligation challenges. The Military Health System Quadruple Aim of Better Care, B…
View article: Novel Formative Approach of the ESAP-ITE Provides Strong Predictive Value for ABIM Certification Outcomes
Novel Formative Approach of the ESAP-ITE Provides Strong Predictive Value for ABIM Certification Outcomes Open
Background The Endocrine Self-Assessment Program In-Training Examination (ESAP-ITE) has the novel formative approach of allowing open access to all questions and answers after secure examination administration is complete, resulting in the…
View article: Neutral effect of exenatide on serum testosterone in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A prospective cohort
Neutral effect of exenatide on serum testosterone in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A prospective cohort Open
Background Endogenous testosterone increases with weight loss from diet, exercise, and bariatric surgery. However, little is known about testosterone levels after weight loss from medication. Objectives Uncover the effects of Glucagon‐Like…
View article: The Impact of Graduate Medical Education on Scholarly Activity at a Military Medical Treatment Facility
The Impact of Graduate Medical Education on Scholarly Activity at a Military Medical Treatment Facility Open
Introduction Graduate medical education (GME) faculty and trainees have required scholarly activities to meet accreditation requirements. The impact of this contribution to the Military Health System, especially regarding innovations in mi…
View article: The Value of Military Graduate Medical Education
The Value of Military Graduate Medical Education Open
Military Graduate Medical Education(GME) has been a source of controversy ever since its inception. Great debate has swirled around its value and costs to the military. In spite of this, since its meager beginnings after WWI, it has grown …
View article: Diabetes by Air, Land, and Sea: Effect of Deployments on HbA1c and BMI
Diabetes by Air, Land, and Sea: Effect of Deployments on HbA1c and BMI Open
Introduction Service members (SMs) in the United States (U.S.) Armed Forces have diabetes mellitus at a rate of 2–3%. Despite having a chronic medical condition, they have deployed to environments with limited medical support. Given the sc…
View article: The Choice Should Be Yours: Diabetes-Related Distress by Insulin Delivery Method for People with Type 1 Diabetes
The Choice Should Be Yours: Diabetes-Related Distress by Insulin Delivery Method for People with Type 1 Diabetes Open
Background: American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends psychosocial assessment for people with diabetes, including diabetes-related distress. Elevated diabetes-related distress is associated with poor self-management, lower medication …
View article: Voluntary Adoption of an All In Match Policy in the Medical Specialties Matching Program: Advantages and Disadvantages
Voluntary Adoption of an All In Match Policy in the Medical Specialties Matching Program: Advantages and Disadvantages Open
Although internal medicine residency programs participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) under an All In Policy, most medical subspecialty fellowships have not adopted this policy as part of participation in the NRMP's Me…
View article: Leadership Training in Graduate Medical Education: Time for a Requirement?
Leadership Training in Graduate Medical Education: Time for a Requirement? Open
This pilot project supports the premise that leadership training should be integrated into GME. Initial results suggest training can improve leadership skills and inspire trainees to seek additional leadership education. Moreover, much lik…
View article: Evaluation of an interprofessional continuing professional development course on comprehensive diabetes care: A mixed‐methods approach
Evaluation of an interprofessional continuing professional development course on comprehensive diabetes care: A mixed‐methods approach Open
Rationale Since there are only 33 endocrinologists within the Department of Defence and over 150 000 beneficiaries with diabetes, most patients with diabetes will be treated by primary care providers (PCPs). Comprehensive diabetes care vis…
View article: Is It Distress, Depression, or Both? Exploring Differences in the Diabetes Distress Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire in a Diabetes Specialty Clinic
Is It Distress, Depression, or Both? Exploring Differences in the Diabetes Distress Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire in a Diabetes Specialty Clinic Open
IN BRIEF Patients (n = 314) completed the Patient Health Questionnaire and the Diabetes Distress Scale as part of standard care. Although most patients (70.4%) had no symptoms of depression or diabetes-related distress, 23.9% scored high o…
View article: Effect of Military Deployment on Diabetes Mellitus in Air Force Personnel
Effect of Military Deployment on Diabetes Mellitus in Air Force Personnel Open
Air Force service members who deployed with diabetes, including those with a HbA1c > 7%, experienced a statistically significant improvement in HbA1c and BMI upon repatriation. A prospective study design in the future can better reconcile …
View article: Evaluation of the Group Lifestyle Balance Program in a Military Setting: An Investment Worth Expanding
Evaluation of the Group Lifestyle Balance Program in a Military Setting: An Investment Worth Expanding Open
The GLB program is a valuable DPP and was effective at improving clinical outcomes and reducing the incidence of prediabetes, obesity, and MetS for participants who completed the program. Every effort should be made to support and encourag…
View article: Analysis of current thyroid function test ordering practices
Analysis of current thyroid function test ordering practices Open
Rationale Current guidelines recommend thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) alone as the best test to detect and monitor thyroid dysfunction, yet free thyroxine (FT4) and free triiodothyronine (FT3) are commonly ordered when not clinically in…
View article: When Military Fitness Standards No Longer Apply: The High Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Recent Air Force Retirees
When Military Fitness Standards No Longer Apply: The High Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Recent Air Force Retirees Open
This finding suggests the protective health effects of fitness standards may be reduced shortly after retirement. This is true despite activities such as screening before and during military service and exposure to USAF health promotion ef…
View article: Delayed Diagnosis of TSH-Secreting Adenoma Attributed to Worsening Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in a Military Veteran Because of Provider Anchoring Bias
Delayed Diagnosis of TSH-Secreting Adenoma Attributed to Worsening Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in a Military Veteran Because of Provider Anchoring Bias Open
This case highlights the details of a rare diagnosis of TSHoma, which has an estimated 1 to 2 cases per million in the general population and an unknown prevalence in the military population, in a veteran who had symptoms that were presume…
View article: Leadership Training in Endocrinology Fellowship? A Survey of Program Directors and Recent Graduates
Leadership Training in Endocrinology Fellowship? A Survey of Program Directors and Recent Graduates Open
Our survey suggests a need for leadership training in endocrinology fellowships. More work is needed to determine how best to meet this need.
View article: Diabetes in Combat: Effect of Military Deployment on Diabetes Mellitus in Air Force Personnel
Diabetes in Combat: Effect of Military Deployment on Diabetes Mellitus in Air Force Personnel Open
The United States Air Force (USAF) restricts military personnel with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) from participating in military deployments due to the uncertainty of healthcare availability in an austere environment. For military providers, ass…
View article: The Diabetes Center of Excellence: A Model to Emulate
The Diabetes Center of Excellence: A Model to Emulate Open
INTRODUCTION Diabetes is an epidemic that deserves a strategic approach to its prevention and management in our military health system (MHS). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 29.1 million Americans have diabete…