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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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4 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Minimize harmful drug interactions

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 72-year-old man with a known history of COPD complains of a worsening cough. What is the next step?

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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4 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Woman presents with bulge in neck

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 36-year-old woman visits the physician because of a "bulge in her neck." What histologic feature is present?
Patient measuring blood pressure

Hypertension

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4 MIN READ

How home monitoring and patient coaches led to 91% BP control

A pilot study that combined high technology with high touch reports success in helping patients with hypertension get their BP under control.
Emily E. Dewar

Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Emily E. Dewar: Practicing medicine is an act of service

AMA member Emily E. Dewar feels most rewarded when helping patients regain control of their health.
Dan Pfeifle

Leadership

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3 MIN READ

Dan Pfeifle, MD: Finding ways to be an advocate

AMA member Dan Pfeifle advocates for patients, physicians, residents and medical students by working to create impactful, meaningful policy.
Hans C. Arora, MD, PhD

Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Hans C. Arora, MD, PhD: Ensuring patients are heard

AMA member Hans C. Arora, MD, PhD, believes that the opportunity to make such a significant impact on a person’s life is a privilege that has no parallel.
Deena Kishawi

Leadership

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5 MIN READ

Deena Kishawi: Mentoring young Muslim women

AMA member Deena Kishawi is helping to put a face to Muslim hijab-wearing women looking to join the surgical specialty of medicine.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Man has severe perianal pain for 5 days

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 59-year-old man has had severe perianal pain for the past five days. What is the best course of action?