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 Career Development Jan 24, 2020 · 16 MIN READ Pop medicine: How media shapes perceptions of health care Discover the real-life impact of entertainment and social media’s portrayals of medicine. Leadership Jan 24, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Katherine Pannel, DO: Fierce advocate for mental health care AMA member Katherine Gantz-Pannel, DO, is a powerful voice against stigma surrounding mental health, in her community and on social media. Physician Health Jan 23, 2020 · 13 MIN READ When a colleague struggles with burnout, here’s how to reach out Learn what to do if you think a friend or colleague is dealing with burnout. Overdose Epidemic Jan 22, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Reforming pain-management education for the next generation of physicians Rachel Franklin, MD, starts from the ground up to create an objectively assessed, mechanism-based management program for chronic pain. Specialty Profiles Jan 22, 2020 · 8 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in endocrinology: Shadowing Dr. Newman AMA member Connie Newman, MD, feels the most rewarding part about being an endocrinologist is having a good relationship with the patient and helping patients recover from unusual diseases. Ethics Jan 22, 2020 · 2 MIN READ When global health emergencies strike, how should doctors respond? Because epidemics are complex, coordinated responses across many disciplines are needed. Find out more from the AMA. Physician Health Jan 20, 2020 · 12 MIN READ #MeToo in medicine: The after effects of harassment Many sexual harassment and discrimination events are not reported by medical students. Learn about the psychological effects and legal ramifications. USMLE® Step 3 Jan 20, 2020 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Scuba diver has epistaxis after ascent Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A scuba diver visits the emergency department for epistaxis following ascent from a 25-foot dive. What is the next step in management? Load More