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 Ethics Jun 15, 2023 · 2 MIN READ Putting patients first in transgender surgical care Learn about autonomy protections, patient-centered informed consent, and shared decision-making processes in gender-affirming surgical care. Health Equity Jun 9, 2023 · 3 MIN READ AMA assembles task force to guide truth, reconciliation, healing New task force will advise the AMA Board of Trustees on restorative justice in medicine and medical education. Ethics May 17, 2023 · 2 MIN READ Interprofessional education helps fuel meaningful learning Interprofessional education can help prepare physicians and other clinicians for team-based work cultures. Learn more with the AMA. Transition from Resident to Attending May 8, 2023 · 12 MIN READ Physician contracting: Restrictive covenants, termination clauses Learn from the AMA what you need to know about restrictive covenants and termination clauses in physician contracts. Transition from Resident to Attending Apr 21, 2023 · 15 MIN READ Physician contracting: What to know before you sign Learn more from the AMA about the key questions that residents and young physicians should consider during the contracting process. Physician Health Apr 17, 2023 · 4 MIN READ Being honest about needing care brings systemic, supportive changes Stefanie Simmons, MD, experienced postpartum depression at the start of her career, but ruled out getting help. Now she works to get rid of care barriers. Ethics Apr 12, 2023 · 2 MIN READ How ethics of meat and health transcend the dinner plate Meat production creates ethical challenges both within clinical practice and at an institutional level. Learn how to respond. Medical Residency Personal Finance Apr 7, 2023 · 11 MIN READ Physician contracting: Understanding letters of intent Learn from the AMA about letters of intent and when should you retain an attorney during the contracting process. Load More