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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · 7d

Did you know October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month?

Our hospitalists are leading the way in #POCUS education. A new publication outlines consensus on core skills, teaching methods, and evaluation strategies for IM residency programs. #MedEd

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · 12d

There's no better way to round out National APP Week than to celebrate our incredible Advanced Practice Fellows for completing their 13-month-long #HospitalMedicine fellowship! 🥳🎓

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · 12d

Proud #HospitalMedicine Division Alert 🚨

This week, one of our #AdvancedPracticeProviders earned the Rising Star Award at the Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) Annual Conference. Way to go, Molly McCullough, MPAS, PA-C 👏💫

#CUDHM

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · 14d

50+ learners, 2 days, endless skills gained. 🏥

Our @SocietyHospMed Point of Care Ultrasound Course was a success thanks to the expertise of our faculty & support from #CUDHM staff! We're already counting down the days until our March #POCUS course!

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · 16d

We are so excited to celebrate #NationalAPPWeek 🎉 We're providing some fun surprises throughout the week for our Advanced Practice Providers to show our gratitude.

We 💛 our #CUDHM APPs!

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · 20d

Beyond burnout prevention ➡️ building resilience

Web-based coaching didn’t lower distress, but a randomized clinical trial found that it did help medical students grow in self-compassion & flourishing!

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/46af6LI

Medical students: They’re not just little doctors! Impact of an online group-coaching program on medical student well-being: A randomized clinical trial

Introduction Physician burnout begins in medical school. Professional coaching can improve physician well-being, but generalizable evidence in medical students is lacking. We aim to evaluate a coachin...

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · 22d

Basecamp bonding is complete 🎉

Our new UCHealth LIC cohort is ready for the clinical setting! We're excited to watch these medical students grow & care for patients across specialties. Thanks to the guidance of Drs. Vipler, Merritt & Gottenborg!

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · 23d

Ready to launch your career in #HospitalMedicine? Our 13-month Advanced Practice Fellowship offers hands-on training, bedside teaching & case-based learning. Since 2009, 100+ grads have gone on to thrive across specialties.

📅 Apply by Sept 30 👉 bit.ly/cudhm-apf

Advanced Practice Fellowship in Hospital Medicine | CU Anschutz

Our Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship in Hospital Medicine is a 13-month program that fosters an innovative training environment for NP and PAs.

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · 27d

Shoutout to #CUDHM Admin Kelsey Keil, M.Ed., for leading our team through The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People!

This week’s focus: Habit 6 ✨Synergize✨

Together > alone. Embracing differences leads to stronger outcomes.

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Sep 8

✨ Movement = healing ✨

#Hospitalist Dr. Katie Raffel is leading efforts at University of Colorado Hospital to keep patients active during their hospital stay. Her goal is to protect independence and promote recovery.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3JLJIdR

How CU Physicians Are Helping Hospitalized Patients Move More

Katie Raffel, MD, is leading mobility efforts at the University of Colorado Hospital to help hospitalized patients move more — an important health tactic.

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Sep 5

Welcome to our newest hospitalists, Mallory Clark, MD, and Chaith Reddy, MD! We’re so glad to have you on the team. 👋

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Sep 4

September is Suicide Prevention Month

A new study shows suicide-prevention efforts should focus on firearm access, not just storage practices, especially among adults more likely to own firearms.

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📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Firearm Storage and Firearm Suicide

This case-control study assesses the association between firearm storage practices and suicide method (firearm vs nonfirearm) among individuals who lived in a home with firearms in the last year of th...

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Sep 3

Welcome to our 6 new Advanced Practice Fellows! 👋

We’re excited to kick off their 13-month journey of growth, learning, and impact in hospital medicine. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish! 🎉

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 28

The countdown is on for our #AdvancedPracticeFellowship Open House! Join us September 8th for your chance to connect, learn, and ask questions in real time.

Save your spot 👉 bit.ly/3UuiQRn | #CUDHM

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 27

#PublicationHighlight: Hospitals collect data to improve care. But what about the home? 🏡

Bringing home health into learning health systems could transform outcomes for patients with heart failure. Learn how we can strengthen care: bit.ly/3JSAPil

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 22

Take your #healthcare career to the next level through our 13-month Advanced Practice Fellowship in #HospitalMedicine! Learn more about our program and apply to join our March Cohort today 👉 bit.ly/cudhm-apf

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 19

🔬 A new review in @annalsofim.bsky.social analyzed 672 studies on ventilation, filtration & pathogen inactivation designed to stop indoor transmission. Most focused on lab-based results, and very few measured how well these strategies protect people.

🔗: bit.ly/4lDoeg9

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CU Anschutz Department of Medicine @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 14

When patients are hospitalized, they may spend 87% to 100% of their time in bed. This can harm recovery. Katie Raffel, MD, from @cudivhospmed.bsky.social is leading efforts to help patients move more often through mobility tracking and new “mobility technician” roles. 🌟
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How CU Physicians Are Helping Hospitalized Patients Move More

Katie Raffel, MD, is leading mobility efforts at the University of Colorado Hospital to help hospitalized patients move more — an important health tactic.

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 14

Big win for healthcare! #CUDHM Hospitalist Dr. Aakriti Pandita led a new study showing free AI tools can read medical scans just as well as pricey systems while keeping patient data safe.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4mHZ8h5

Free AI Tools Can Help Doctors Read Medical Scans — Safely and Affordably

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus study finds open-source AI rivals costly systems while keeping patient data safe

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CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our 6 #CUDHM Health Innovations Scholars just wrapped 4 weeks of turning 100 sticky notes into 1 actionable solution! They pitched interventions to promote diagnostic check-ins and encourage collaborative thinking during diagnostic challenges. Check out the highlights! 🩺💡

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 12

Welcome to our newest #hospitalists this month! We're proud to have you on the #CUDHM team👏🎉

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 11

📣 Join us Sept 8 at 6:30 PM (MST) for the #HospitalMedicine Advanced Practice Fellowship Virtual Open House!

Hear from leaders, fellows & alumni, get your questions answered, and learn what makes our fellowship unique 👉 bit.ly/3UuiQRn | #CUDHM

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 8

This September, pair golden Colorado fall views with hands-on ultrasound training. 🍂 Join us Sept 18–19 for our Society of Hospital Medicine #POCUS Course at CU Anschutz! Learn from experts, practice your skills, and take them straight to the bedside.

🔗: bit.ly/40Wz4r1

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 7

Let's hear it for the 20 #hospitalists in our division who were honored as 5280 Magazine's Top Doctors this year! 🎉

Being recognized by peers and the community is a meaningful honor, and we’re grateful for their continued excellence and dedication. Congratulations to all! 👏

CU Anschutz Hospital Medicine @cudivhospmed.bsky.social · Aug 6

July @societyhospmed.bsky.social #WritingChallenge complete ✅

✍️ We had 83 people sign up, and 43 participants logged 285 writing sessions, producing a staggering 202,601 words. Thank you to everyone who took part this year. We’re looking forward to the next challenge in January 2026!