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 20, 2021 · 4 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Park AMA member Walter Park, MD, likes the varied skill sets that come with working in an academic setting in a procedure-heavy specialty. Specialty Profiles May 13, 2021 · 10 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in radiation oncology: Shadowing Dr. Rege For AMA member Sheila Rege, MD, one of the great things about working with cancer patients is developing deep and lasting relationships. Public Health May 12, 2021 · 3 MIN READ What will it take to end the HIV epidemic within a decade? The U.S. government has pledged to stop HIV’s spread by 2030. Learn about the ethical and clinical forces that stand in the way USMLE® Step 1 & 2 May 10, 2021 · 3 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Swimmer knocked unconscious in ocean Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A man is brought to the ED after being rescued and revived. What is the next step in management? Overdose Epidemic May 4, 2021 · 4 MIN READ Removing stigma, advancing evidence-based care at Mount Sinai Learn about an innovative primary care program at the New York hospital that helps people with opioid-use disorder get the care they need. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Apr 26, 2021 · 3 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 cases where symptoms are urine-related Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving urination-related issues as major symptoms? Find out now. Specialty Profiles Apr 22, 2021 · 5 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Kimball As a dermatologist, AMA member Alexa B. Kimball, MD, enjoys being able to rapidly make a diagnosis and implement a plan that makes a patient feel better quickly. Physician Health Apr 20, 2021 · 5 MIN READ Curriculum emphasizes medical student and physician mental health Treatment saves the lives of those with a substance-use disorder, depression, anxiety or other stigma-laden condition—this includes medical professionals. Load More