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 USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jun 1, 2020 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Four phases of coronary blood flow Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: In the four phases of coronary blood flow in the left coronary artery during one complete cardiac cycle, when does the left ventricle contract? Ethics Apr 8, 2020 · 3 MIN READ How to navigate the anesthesiologist-surgeon relationship Most depictions of operating rooms focus on the surgeon and patient. However, surgical care is built on a triadic relationship between surgeons, anesthesiologists and patients. Leadership Apr 3, 2020 · 4 MIN READ Scott Pasichow, MD: Brotherly love led to medicine AMA member Scott Pasichow, MD, was inspired by the care and compassion exhibited by the nurses and doctors caring for his brother who had cancer. Leadership Mar 27, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Zarah U. Iqbal, MD, MPH: Following in her mother’s footsteps AMA member Zarah U. Iqbal, MD, MPH, advocates for the most marginalized children in her community who have been denied resources and opportunities. Ethics Mar 24, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Physician’s duty doesn’t shrink as health care organizations get bigger Physicians are increasingly employed by large organizations. Find out how to navigate some features of organizational cultures and hierarches that can influence patient care. Public Health Mar 22, 2020 · 3 MIN READ COVID-19: How the AMA is supporting physicians on the front lines EVP & CEO James L. Madara, MD outlines the three essentials aspects of the AMA’s COVID-19 response strategy and highlights recent successes. Public Health Mar 21, 2020 · 2 MIN READ Emergency steps needed to boost production of PPE for COVID-19 Physicians, nurses and hospitals call on president to use the Defense Production Act to increase production of COVID-19 personal protection equipment. Public Health Mar 20, 2020 · 2 MIN READ COVID-19 economic stimulus must aid struggling physician practices Congress urged to pass economic stimulus legislation to support and sustain physicians and their practices during COVID-19 emergency. Load More