Robert Nagler Miller

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
Authors

Robert worked as a contributing writer in 2017.

Father helping his daughter with her homework.

Population Care

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4 Min Read

Early childhood disparities spur medicine’s call to action

There are ways for physicians to help their littlest patients develop to their fullest capacity. Strengthening efforts such as Head Start is a priority.
Physician using tablet and digital app for caregiving.

ChangeMedEd Initiative

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3 Min Read

Virtual EHR helps residents learn complexity of elder care

In training residents in electronic health record (EHR) applications, one school is extending lessons to geriatric care—with a team approach. 
Patient handing a physician a small gift.

Publications & Newsletters

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2 Min Read

Ethics training module helps clarify professional boundaries

Treating kin. Posting work stories online. Are these practices OK? If so, when? A new educational module parses the issues.
Physician standing in the doorway of a hospital hallway.

Residency Life

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5 Min Read

3 tips for new med school grads facing old 24-hour shift

After a six-year hiatus, first-year residents will again contend with longer shifts. How to cope? Seasoned residents offer perspectives and advice.
Sign post showing next physician 30 miles with arrow.

Health Equity

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4 Min Read

Nearing retirement, one physician sees no time to rest

This small-town family physician is ready to retire, but wonders about who will fill his shoes.
Physician and assistant conversing with a patient.

Leadership

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5 Min Read

AMA membership up for 6th consecutive year: Annual report

Forceful efforts to fight insurance mergers, the opioid epidemic, prediabetes and hypertension are among the highlights in the AMA’s 2016 Annual Report.
Ronald Pye, MD, retired physician

Career Development

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4 Min Read

Life after medicine: 3 keys to a fulfilling retirement

Watercoloring, woodworking and poetry have replaced “baby whispering” for this retired neonatologist.
Physician with her hand on smiling patient's shoulder.

Hypertension

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5 Min Read

4 ways to partner with black patients to control hypertension

African-Americans have a higher rate of hypertension than the population at large, but prioritizing communication can help.