Society of General Internal Medicine

Society of General Internal Medicine

Abbreviation	SGIM
Formation	1978 (1978)
Type	Professional society
Purpose	Education, Research, Advocacy, Community in Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Headquarters	Alexandria, VA, United States
Membership	3400
Chief Executive Officer	Eric Bass, MD, MPH, FACP
President	Jada Bussey-Jones, MD, FACP
Website	www.sgim.org
Formerly called	Society for Research and Education in Primary Care Internal Medicine (SREPCIM)

The Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) is a prominent American professional society that consists of physicians who are actively engaged in research and teaching within the field of internal medicine. The society's roots trace back to its initial naming as "The Society for Research and Education in Primary Care Internal Medicine" (SREPCIM), established during its inaugural meeting held in 1978. This gathering marked a significant milestone for physicians focused on advancing the practice of primary care internal medicine through education and research initiatives. The organisation received vital startup funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which was awarded to the American College of Physicians to support this important endeavor. Over the years, as the focus and mission of the organisation evolved, it underwent a name change in 1988 to become the Society of General Internal Medicine(SIGM). This renaming reflected its broader commitment to internal medicine as a whole, emphasising the critical role that research and education play in improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in the field.By 2012, SGIM had over 3400 members.

• General Internal Medicine
• Primary care
• Medical education

External links

• Official website