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Christopher Garofalo, MD

Specialty Profiles

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8 MIN READ

What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Garofalo

AMA member Christopher Garofalo, MD, finds continuity of care to be one of the great features of family medicine.
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ChangeMedEd Initiative

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5 MIN READ

Raising her hand to help build U.S. addiction-medicine workforce

Learn how this AMA member in Michigan is working to boost substance-use disorder training in medical school and residency.
Xrays showing an implanted medical device

Ethics

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4 MIN READ

Why implantable medical devices are a big test for regulators

Learn about the ethical challenges of balancing patient safety with demand for lifesaving and life-improving technologies.

Specialty Profiles

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15 MIN READ

What it’s like in diagnostic radiology: Shadowing Dr. Lozano

Even though AMA member Katie Lozano, MD, a radiologist, works from home, she still is completely focused on her patients.
A person wearing a mask laying in a hospital bed, their hand is in focus but the rest of them is blurred.

Sustainability

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3 MIN READ

Medical liability noneconomic damages cap survives challenge

The AMA and Missouri State Medical Association had urged state’s high court to uphold essential reforms that protect patients’ access to care.
Tight shot of row of cigarettes.

Public Health

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3 MIN READ

Doctors urge FDA action on new menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars

New cigarettes marketed as boosting “menthol to more menthol” while cigars boast chocolate and vanilla swirl. Time for feds to put a stop to them.
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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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4 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Abdominal pain drives these 6 stumpers

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving abdominal pain as a major symptom? Find out now.
Piggy bank and stethoscope

Ethics

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4 MIN READ

Tallying economic benefits, harms of care comes with challenges

Economic decision modeling could help trim billions in wasted U.S. health care spending, but also poses big medical ethics questions. Learn more.