There is a proposal for a visa rule change September 25 by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that would affect those with visa classifications targeted as J-1. This rule has the potential to cause significant disruptions to the medical training of the more than 12,000 J-1 holding visas physicians at almost 750 teaching hospitals…

The following two candidates have been nominated for the office of Governor-elect for the New Jersey Northern Chapter of ACPNJ:  Tamie Proscia-Lieto, MD, MBA, CHSE, CHCQM, FACP; and Sunil Sapru, MD, FACP. Official ballots have been sent to all eligible members.  Please watch for your ballot to arrive by email or mail. Click here to…

ACPNJ’s website has an innovative and informative new section, “Physician Wellness,” featuring information on a myriad of topics, including: Individual Wellness Emotional / Occupational Intellectual Wellbeing Spiritual Wellbeing Social Wellness Financial Wellness Physical Wellness Environmental Wellness Over the coming months, we will be adding new information and resources to help you envigorate your career, avoid…

Registration is now open for ACPNJ’s 2020 Virtual Scientific Meeting, July 31. If you were previously registered for the original live event in March, you are still registered for the Virtual Scientific Meeting.  You don’t need to do a thing but mark your calendar and prepare to spend the day online with your fellow New…

After closely monitoring the situation and careful consideration, ACPNJ has decided to hold the 2020 Scientific Meeting virtually on Friday, July 31, 2020. We understand that your time is valuable, and educational opportunities are critical, so all of the sessions will be held live and recorded so that anyone who registers will have access to…

The American College of Physicians has honored the New Jersey Chapter with the presigious John Tooker Evergreen Award, one of only six awarded for 2020. The John Tooker Evergreen Awards Program provides recognition and visibility to chapters that have successfully implemented programs to increase membership, improve communication, increase member involvement, enhance diversity, foster careers in…