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 Health Equity Dec 5, 2019 · 17 MIN READ Identifying medicine’s gender equity gaps is just the start Discover practices and processes that can reduce gender bias in hiring, promotion, leadership and inclusivity. Transition from Resident to Attending Dec 5, 2019 · 3 MIN READ Final-year residents: How to pick a practice setting that fits you Before residency ends, use this resource to create a practical, personalized plan for the critical next step in your medical career. Specialty Profiles Dec 4, 2019 · 6 MIN READ What it’s like to be in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Warchol AMA member Jordan Warchol, MD, finds the most rewarding part of being an emergency physician is getting to help people on one of the worst days of their lives. Overdose Epidemic Dec 4, 2019 · 3 MIN READ This doctor advocates for pregnant patients with opioid-use disorder Maternal and fetal medicine fellow Tani Malhotra, MD, knows the fear felt by mothers with opioid-use disorder. She’s working to make better policy to address it. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Dec 2, 2019 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Change in serologic findings This USMLE Step 1 prep question deals with a 39-year-old man with anorexia, malaise, dark urine and upper abdominal discomfort. Based on an exam and blood work, what’s most likely change in serologic findings when patient enters the window period? Leadership Nov 29, 2019 · 4 MIN READ Spurgeon William Clark III, MD: Like father, like son AMA member Spurgeon William Clark III, MD, remembers how patients would publicly thank his ophthalmologist father for helping them see again. He’s built upon that foundation of excellence. Health Equity Nov 25, 2019 · 11 MIN READ Gender inequity in medicine: An expert survey of the landscape Explore with the AMA how gender equity gaps can impact an entire health care system. Leadership Nov 22, 2019 · 2 MIN READ Jennifer J. Bryan, MD: From summer job to enduring passion AMA member Jennifer J. Bryan, MD, has made history as the first woman elected to chair her state medical association’s board of trustees. Load More