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 Feb 10, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Woman with history of depression Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 48-year-old woman with a history of depression is complaining about the worsening of her condition and insists on switching to a newer medication. Leadership Feb 7, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Shawn C. Jones, MD: From burnout to finding meaning in work again Otolaryngologist and AMA member Shawn C. Jones, MD, has worked to limit the public health toll of tobacco and improve physician well-being. Prior Authorization Feb 5, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Removing prior authorization for MAT results in more patient care Learn how Maryland has changed the law to help patients with opioid-use disorder get the evidence-based care they need. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Feb 3, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Distribution ion channel protein in kidney Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: An investigator is examining the distribution of an ion channel protein in the kidney. What area will show microscopic characteristics? Leadership Jan 31, 2020 · 4 MIN READ Irraj Iftikhar: Connecting with patients on their worst days AMA member and medical student Irraj Iftikhar hopes to make difficult days better for her patients, just as an emergency doctor did for her many years ago. Career Development Jan 31, 2020 · 14 MIN READ Stay professional in face of social media misinformation Tune into this discussion about online doctor ratings, anti-vaccine attacks on social media, celebrity doctors and more. Physician-Patient Relationship Jan 29, 2020 · 19 MIN READ Building patient trust to support medication adherence Learn with the AMA how to create connections with patients to support medication adherence. Private Practices Jan 27, 2020 · 9 MIN READ Private practice: How to make the most of your care team’s meetings If you’re tired of time-wasting meetings, follow this advice from the AMA on how to conduct effective meetings in your physician practice. Load More