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 Specialty Profiles Jun 26, 2019 · 5 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in pathology: Shadowing Dr. Riddle Nicole Riddle, MD, feels that the most rewarding aspect of being a pathologist is knowing that the right patient care starts with what she helps provide—the correct diagnosis. Public Health Jun 21, 2019 · 4 MIN READ Wearable tech supports home therapy for kids with autism How to read emotions when it doesn’t come naturally? Try glasses without lenses but packed with technology. Private Practices Jun 21, 2019 · 5 MIN READ How to create a vibrant culture in your private practice Private practice offers you a chance for real leadership and autonomy in medicine. Find out how to strengthen your leadership skills and achieve excellence in team-based care. Ethics Jun 19, 2019 · 3 MIN READ Responding to patients’ bias: Know where to draw the line There are limits to what physicians should be expected to tolerate when patients’ preferences express unjust bias. This is what physicians should know. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jun 18, 2019 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Newborn develops severe cyanosis Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 4,000-gram male neonate develops severe cyanosis that begins within minutes of birth. What is the diagnosis? USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jun 11, 2019 · 3 MIN READ USMLE Step 1 prep: Woman has shortness of breath, weight gain The case: A 68-year-old woman has shortness of breath and a 10-pound weight gain over the past two weeks. What is the explanation for acid-base abnormality? Private Practices Jun 7, 2019 · 4 MIN READ 3 keys to getting paid and thriving in private practice So you’ve decided an employment setting isn’t the right fit for you? That makes close attention to payment an even bigger priority. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jun 4, 2019 · 3 MIN READ USMLE Step 2 prep: Woman with amenorrhea, breast discharge A 26-year-old woman has one-year history of amenorrhea and occasional discharge from both breasts. What is the next step? Load More