Michael Winters

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
Authors

Michael Winters was a contributing writer for the AMA in 2016.

Preparing for Residency

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5 MIN READ

Medical schools overhaul transition to residency programs

Four medical schools are trying to bridge the curriculum gap between medical school and internship. Innovations to improve competency, leadership and patient care make the transition to residency easier.
Group of medical school students in blue scrubs, sitting on the stairs

Medical Student Health

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6 MIN READ

Medical student wellness: Blueprints for the curriculum of the future

Preventing physician burnout is one of the initiatives sponsored by the AMA Medical Education Innovation Challenge. Teams from five med schools present proposals to improve med student wellness.

Physician-Patient Relationship

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2 MIN READ

Freedom of patient-physician conversations hinges on federal court case

A federal court is reviewing a Florida case about a law that restricts physicians from discussing firearm safety with patients and their families. The AMA’s amicus brief argues the law intrudes on the practice of medicine.

ChangeMedEd Initiative

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4 MIN READ

Virtual patients help create the med ed environment of the future

Med students can expect virtual patients to play a larger role in learning and problem-solving. In the future, they’ll be able to tailor the content and level of complexity of the cases to a specific learner.

Medical Residency Personal Finance

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3 MIN READ

5 financial planning tips every young physician should know

If you’re a young physician, how can you build a savings habit in the face of med school debt, day-to-day expenses and the complexity of financial planning? Figure out your finances with these 5 tips.

Population Care

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3 MIN READ

Addressing medical needs of immigrant children

Unaccompanied children crossing the border illegally from Mexico pose a special health care crisis. Addressing their mental and physical care needs requires partnership with community-based organizations.

Residency Life

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4 MIN READ

Medical interns: Navigating the first year of residency

A chief resident counsels med students on how to navigate their intern year. Prepare for the physical and emotional challenges of an internship with straightforward advice. From learning how to get over making a mistake to dealing with scary procedures, get valuable advice.

Medical Fellowships

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3 MIN READ

Training academic physicians requires standard model and curriculum

Few physicians undergo formal training in medical education before assuming faculty duties. Rigorous training is needed amid innovations in teaching methods and training curriculum to cultivate leaders and communities of trained educators.