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 Nov 18, 2021 · 5 MIN READ What it’s like in addiction psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Balasanova As an addiction psychiatrist, being able to contribute to a patient’s recovery is immensely rewarding, says AMA member Alëna A. Balasanova, MD. Specialty Profiles Nov 11, 2021 · 6 MIN READ What it’s like in anesthesiology and pain medicine: Shadowing Dr. Gulur AMA member Padma Gulur, MD, says it’s a joy to see patients’ quality of life improve in her care. Learn more about anesthesiology and pain medicine. Specialty Profiles Nov 4, 2021 · 8 MIN READ What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Aizuss AMA member David H. Aizuss, MD, says constant, extraordinary attention to detail is a must for ophthalmologists. So is the ability to connect with patients. Specialty Profiles Oct 28, 2021 · 8 MIN READ What it’s like in pediatric neurosurgery: Shadowing Dr. Tomei What pediatric neurosurgeons do can give children the chance to run and play again. Learn more about this specialty from AMA member Krystal Tomei, MD, MPH. Specialty Profiles Oct 21, 2021 · 8 MIN READ What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Arnold AMA member Barbara J. Arnold, MD, says the most rewarding aspect of the specialty is restoring patients’ independence. International Medical Education Oct 19, 2021 · 3 MIN READ How IMGs have changed the face of American medicine The AMA’s IMG Recognition Week includes a dive into the numbers that illustrate this vital part of the U.S. physician workforce. Specialty Profiles Oct 14, 2021 · 8 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in medical oncology: Shadowing Dr. Atiq For AMA member Omar T. Atiq, MD, in caring for patients with cancer he traverses the path of becoming a better physician—and a better human being. Ethics Oct 12, 2021 · 3 MIN READ Often overlooked, surgery can be a key element in palliative care Learn with the AMA Journal of Ethics about how palliative surgery can improve quality of life without aiming to cure disease. Load More