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January 18, 2012
Social Media Use in Healthcare [INFOGRAPHIC]

In keeping with my recent flurry of infographics, here's a nice one summarizing some interesting data about social media use in healthcare. It also makes the case for creating social media policies, with a link to a great database of policies you can refer to in creating your own.

January 17, 2012
Best Airports, Airlines, and Devices for Business Travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Docs and healthcare professionals are often "road warriors," especially when traveling to and from conferences, training, speaking engagements, and other important commitments. Today's installment features some tips on where to find the best services for technology when you travel.

December 28, 2011
Rise of the Digital Physician [Infographic]

This infographic serves up a ton of great data about how physicians are embracing (or not) social media and digital communication tools. Where do YOU fall within these statistics?

September 29, 2011
Ben Goldacre on Battling Bad Science [Video]

Ben Goldacre, a physician and journalist who debunks bad science, gives a nice talk on TED.com about how scientific evidence and data can be misused and distorted.

September 21, 2011
The Year in Review

In my final message as President, it is appropriate to reflect on the many accomplishments at the ACCP over the past year. Although our progress has been highly integrated to achieve the updated Board-approved strategic plan, in the interest of readability, I will highlight, in no particular order, discrete milestones achieved by ACCP members and staff that serve as a foundation for initiatives planned for 2012 and beyond.

August 29, 2011
Need CME? There's An App For That!

ACCP has just launched an additional version of the ACCP-SEEK app, now with CME! Read on to find out more, and see a video demo.

August 05, 2011
ACCP Activities Abound

Do you want to know what is new at the ACCP? We have just completed a very productive meeting of the Board of Regents of the ACCP and Board of Trustees of The CHEST Foundation. So much is happening that I thought it would be timely to provide an update on major areas of progress and accomplishments at the College.

June 24, 2011
CHEST Journal and ACCP-SEEK iPhone and iPad Apps Get Rave Reviews

The ACCP has been working to deliver different types of content to you on your iOS mobile device. A leading independent app review site just gave some very positive reviews of two of our mobile apps, and we're working to provide you with more medical education content for your mobile device. Read on for more details!

May 16, 2011
Evidence-Based Guidelines – A Prominent Jewel in Our Crown
Anticipated with as much enthusiasm, and embargoed with as many safeguards as the winners of the Academy Awards, are the ACCP guidelines. Dr. David Gutterman details the importance and processes of ACCP evidence-based guideline development within ACCP.
April 17, 2011
ACCP Simulation Goes Global

I just returned from the Middle East, where I was able to witness firsthand an advanced difficult airway course offered by the ACCP in Saudi Arabia. This is just one example of how ACCP is expanding its cutting-edge simulation education and trying to serve up unique educational content around the globe. Read on for more details!

April 12, 2011
TED video: The Future of Wireless Medicine

TED.com frequently has great video lectures on medicine and technology. See Eric Topol's talk about the future convergence of technology and medicine, especially how wireless is changing the game, and Anthony Atala's talk on how we might be able to someday print a transplantable kidney.

March 22, 2011
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
ACCP President, Dr. David Gutterman, discusses the complexity and current controversies around definitions of ventilator-associated pneumonia, and asks for your opinions.
March 10, 2011
What Is In a Name? Consequences of Expansion and Diversification
ACCP President Dr. David Gutterman discusses how ACCP has grown and changed over the years, and how our name may -- or may not -- reflect those changes.
March 01, 2011
NYTimes Video: The iPhone for Advanced Beginners

Got an iPhone but still haven't mastered some of the little things like finding your most recently used apps, or organizing apps into folders? This NY Times video will show you how, with easy to remember mnemonics.

January 24, 2011
Say Aloha to CHEST 2011 in Honolulu
The CHEST 2011 program committee just met in frigid Chicago to plan out the best meeting they can. Find out what happens when the program committee braintrust fights brain-freeze in mid-January!
January 24, 2011
Social Media Made Simple: Blogging and Twitter

Experts weigh in with some good advice on starting your social media forays. Read on for more info!

January 10, 2011
Out of the Well

After completing my pulmonary and critical care fellowship, I was offered a position of director of MICU in a 600-bed county hospital. For the first several years, I was completely engrossed in improving patient care, teaching of fellows, and institution of guidelines in this unit. I received local recognition for my efforts but realized that I was a "frog in a well."

December 28, 2010
Introducing "From the Presidents," A New ACCP Blog
To enhance communication between ACCP leadership and members, the 4 ACCP presidents are launching a new blog, called "From the Presidents". Read on for the inaugural post by ACCP President David Gutterman, MD, FCCP and find out more about the vision and goals of this blog and Dr. Gutterman's call for you to share your ACCP experiences.
December 27, 2010
Visual Search Technology App Facilitates Translation

Visual search technology just gets a legit app that does real-time translation. Word Lens allows you to hold your camera up over text and automatically translates it. Read on to find out more, and check out this cool demonstration video.

December 22, 2010
CHEST journal launches free iPhone/iPad app; home page gets facelift

CHEST journal just launched a free full-text, full-featured app for the iPhone and iPad. And we just added some features to the CHEST journal home page. Read on for more info!

November 17, 2010
More Google Tools: Data Management Tool, Mobile Google Docs

The Google train keeps on rolling. Read on to learn about some great tools for managing large data sets, as well as how to access, edit, and share documents on your mobile device.

November 12, 2010
Social Media Potpourri: AMA Issues Policy, Bloggers React

Physician use of social media continues to be a hot topic for discussion. Today in It Ain't Rocket Surgery, I provide several links to articles, policies, and discussions about physician use of social media, starting with the AMA's just released policy on professionalism in physician use of social media.

October 15, 2010
Fall 2010 Primer: Zombie Pandemic Hints and Tips

It’s October, and that means a lot of things: the turning of the leaves, changing of the seasons, the World Series, brisk fall nights at the football field. For the medical community, it means fall allergies, the kickoff of cold and flu season, H1N1 concerns, and, last but not least, Zombies.

October 14, 2010
Medical Blogging: One Physician's Journey

Physician blogging is a increasingly common activity. Today's installment of "It Ain't Rocket Surgery" features a video of a thoughtful lecture by Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, who writes the blog "Seattle Mama Doc" for Seattle Children's Hospital. In this thought-provoking video, Dr. Swanson talks about multiple aspects of blogging and the power of using social media like blogs for peer, public, and patient education.

October 05, 2010
Google Goggles Comes to the iPhone: Another Visual Search Technology Advance

A few blogs ago, I featured some augmented reality apps, and mentioned Google Goggles. Well, Google Goggles is now available for the iPhone and you can see a nice video of how it works.