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Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

Is your physician colleague at risk for suicide? Signs to look for

If a fellow physician sends worrisome signals that might suggest self-harm, don’t be afraid to initiate a conversation that could avert a suicide.
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Residency Life

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3 MIN READ

This is how 1st-year medical residents spend their training time 

The latest look at how interns fill their days details a sizeable shift from direct patient engagement to a greater focus on EHRs and team-based care.
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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Older man has fatigue, night sweats

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: The 68-year-old man has a peripheral blood smear showing abnormal cells. Which markers are most likely present?
Mark Bair, MD

Leadership

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5 MIN READ

Mark N. Bair, MD, RPh: Emergency doctor lifts his profession

AMA member Mark N. Bair, MD, is willing to stand up and be heard on behalf of his patients and his fellow physicians.
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Medical Residency Personal Finance

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16 MIN READ

Medical student-loan financing: What to know before you sign

Learn more about repayment options and get essential advice on what medical students should consider before signing to take out loans.

Specialty Profiles

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8 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Jones

For AMA member and dermatologist Evelyn Jones, MD, visual learning, patient variety and fast-paced office practice are hallmarks of her chosen specialty.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Woman has joint pain, swelling

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: 40-year-old woman has 8-month history of diffuse joint pain, swelling of hands and knees. What will the radiograph show?
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Public Health

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4 MIN READ

20% of lung cancer deaths are preventable: Here’s what you can do

Early determination of the damage done by smoking is at the core of new CME on lung-cancer screening recommendations.