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 Leadership Mar 20, 2020 · 2 MIN READ Deepak Kumar, MD: Making meaningful change as a surgeon AMA member Deepak Kumar, MD, found that surgery offered an opportunity for him to see the outcomes on a long-term basis. USMLE® Step 3 Mar 16, 2020 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Man with alcoholism has severe abdominal pain Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 49-year-old man with alcoholism is complaining of severe abdominal pain. What is the plan for his nutritional needs? Leadership Mar 13, 2020 · 5 MIN READ Theresa Phan, MD: Impacting many patients through policy change AMA member Theresa Phan, MD, at the end of middle school, saw herself in a white coat, wearing a stethoscope and listening to heart signs. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Mar 9, 2020 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: East Asian woman experiences chest pain Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 30-year-old East Asian woman complains of chest pain. What is the most likely finding on the Holter monitor? Leadership Mar 6, 2020 · 2 MIN READ Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD: Providing better care for all children Pediatrician and palliative care specialist AMA member Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD, is researching how to provide more patient-centered care for pediatric and adult patients with serious illnesses. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Mar 2, 2020 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Man is dizzy when waking up Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A healthy 62-year-old man complains of dizziness, especially after arising in the morning. What’s going on? Leadership Feb 28, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Shawn C. Jones Jr.: Medicine runs in the family AMA member Shawn C. Jones Jr. created an inaugural nutrition and cooking class to bring together students, physicians and chefs to better understand disease processes. Sustainability Feb 26, 2020 · 13 MIN READ How annual prescription renewals boost medication adherence Learn the basics you need to know about synchronized prescription renewal with the AMA. Load More