Society Of Hospital Medicine

Society of Hospital Medicine[edit | edit source]

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) is a professional medical society representing hospitalists, a term coined by Dr. Robert Wachter and Dr. Lee Goldman in a New England Journal of Medicine article in 1996. Hospitalists are healthcare providers who specialize in the care of patients in the hospital. The SHM is the largest organization in the world dedicated to the advancement of hospital medicine.

History[edit | edit source]

The Society of Hospital Medicine was founded in 1997 by a group of practicing hospitalists who saw the need for a distinct, specialized group within the field of internal medicine. The society was initially named the National Association of Inpatient Physicians (NAIP), but was renamed in 2003 to better reflect its mission and goals.

Mission and Goals[edit | edit source]

The mission of the Society of Hospital Medicine is to promote exceptional care for hospitalized patients. The society aims to support hospitalists in their pursuit of clinical excellence, through education, research, and advocacy. The SHM also works to enhance the public's understanding of the hospitalist's role in patient care.

Membership[edit | edit source]

Membership in the Society of Hospital Medicine is open to all healthcare providers who share the society's goals. This includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who work in hospital settings. The society offers a variety of resources and benefits to its members, including educational opportunities, networking events, and access to the latest research in hospital medicine.

Education and Research[edit | edit source]

The Society of Hospital Medicine is committed to advancing the field of hospital medicine through education and research. The society hosts an annual conference, the Hospital Medicine conference, which provides a platform for hospitalists to share their research, learn about the latest advancements in the field, and network with their peers. The SHM also publishes the Journal of Hospital Medicine, a peer-reviewed medical journal dedicated to hospital medicine.

Advocacy[edit | edit source]

The Society of Hospital Medicine advocates for policies that improve patient care in hospitals. This includes advocating for the role of hospitalists in healthcare delivery, promoting quality improvement initiatives, and supporting research in hospital medicine.

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Society Of Hospital Medicine