Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Lyndra Vassar AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Lyndra was a staff writer for AMA Wire from 2016 to 2017. News Authors Catalog of Topics Medical Resident Wellness Jan 6, 2016 · 4 MIN READ 3 things medical residents want after long shifts Beyond catching up on sleep, what do medical residents want after long shifts at the hospital? Bouncing back from being on-call also means self-care and studying. Preparing for Residency Jan 4, 2016 · 3 MIN READ Top questions to ask during your residency program interviews Key questions med students should ask program directors and residents when interviewing. Topics include performance and evaluations, research and teaching opportunities, and employee benefits. Research During Residency Dec 17, 2015 · 6 MIN READ 5 medical publishing pitfalls residents often overlook If you’re a medical resident hoping to get published, take time to learn about the process. Susan Bates, MD, who’s been published over 250 times, offers five publishing pitfalls to avoid when writing or submitting research to journals. ChangeMedEd Initiative Dec 16, 2015 · 5 MIN READ 7 tips for writing a winning med ed research proposal Writing a compelling medical education grant proposal requires strategic thinking and research. These writing tips will be useful as you pursue future funding opportunities. Medical Resident Wellness Dec 9, 2015 · 3 MIN READ Top 10 stories from 2015 every resident should read Look back at some of the top resident stories and headlines of 2015. Topics cover ranking specialties by work-life balance, conquering burnout and getting published. Medical School Life Dec 7, 2015 · 4 MIN READ Top 12 stories from 2015 every med student should read Look back at some of the top news about medical students in 2015. Topics stories cover why some medical students aren’t matching to expert strategies for acing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE®). Research During Residency Nov 15, 2015 · 5 MIN READ Get published using these 5 writing and research tips Knowing how to carefully think about your research, even before you write it, can help you pen an effective paper that has a greater chance of seeing print. Gear up for a productive writing process with these five tips from a medical publishing maven who understands your perspective. Improve GME Nov 15, 2015 · 3 MIN READ What to expect of the new single GME accreditation system A panel addressed medical educators on how the new single graduate medical education accreditation system, all physicians in training will be able to demonstrate their achievements by meeting a common set of milestones and competencies. Load More
