Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Staff News Writer AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team. News Authors Catalog of Topics Specialty Profiles May 30, 2025 · 9 Min Read What it’s like in academic family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rouhbakhsh Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says academic family medicine can be situated in community-based hospitals, allowing flexibility in where to live. Improve GME May 22, 2025 · 3 Min Read Can your resident physicians pass health insurance 101? These health-plan fundamentals can have a major impact on a lifelong career in medicine. Specialty Profiles May 16, 2025 · 4 Min Read What it's like to specialize in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Mateo Ellen Mateo, MD, of Confluence Health, says a rewarding aspect of being a pediatrician is witnessing sick children recover in a nurturing environment. Ethics May 13, 2025 · 3 Min Read Private equity in health care: Why it’s an ethical worry Learn how private equity’s goals can conflict with the mission of medicine and find out how physicians should respond. Leadership May 9, 2025 · 6 Min Read John Whyte, MD, MPH, selected as the AMA’s new CEO Dr. Whyte brings digital savvy, health policy expertise and clinical experience to shape a new era in medicine. Specialty Profiles May 2, 2025 · 7 Min Read What it's like to specialize in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Bodrey Krista Bodrey, MD, of Confluence Health, says having empathy is essential for a general surgeon, as is being able to handle life-or-death situations. Specialty Profiles Apr 25, 2025 · 5 Min Read What it's like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Davis Christopher Davis, MD, of Confluence Health, says what makes emergency medicine challenging is also what makes it rewarding: it is a safety net. Population Care Apr 15, 2025 · 2 Min Read What to do when incarcerated patients need surgery Surgical procedures for incarcerated people can be hard to come by and fraught with stressful dynamics. Get expert ethical advice. Load More