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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Krystal L. Tomei, MD

Leadership

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3 MIN READ

Krystal L. Tomei, MD, MPH: Giving young patients the chance to be kids

AMA member Krystal L. Tomei, MD, MPH, feels privileged to have a career she loves, which keeps her at her best.
Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD

Leadership

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3 MIN READ

Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD: Enhancing social support for patients

As a teenager, AMA member Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD, cared for her mother after brain surgery, but wished there had been more education about the rehabilitation process.
Stephanie M. Strohbeen

Leadership

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3 MIN READ

Stephanie M. Strohbeen: Increasing influenza vaccination rates

AMA member Stephanie M. Strohbeen moves medicine by participating in local and national initiatives to serve different communities and improve the health care system.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: After fluid resuscitation, what’s next?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 60-year-old alcoholic man is in the ED with hematemesis. After fluid resuscitation, what’s the next step?

Ethics

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3 MIN READ

What to tell patients when AI is part of the care team

The rise of AI creates a novel set of ethical challenges that must be identified and mitigated, such as the question of how to properly inform patients. This is what physicians should know.
Woman standing in front of bulletin board

Medical School Life

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4 MIN READ

Entrepreneurship can start in med school. Here’s what to know.

As a medical student, you can envision ideas that change health care. Here are tips from an expert on how to bring your idea to life.
Contract presented for signature

Transition from Resident to Attending

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3 MIN READ

You just got a physician employment offer. Now what?

A job offer is a good start, but only a signed contract will get you practicing and paid. Here’s a look at what you should do to get the best deal.

USMLE® Step 3

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4 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 3: Next step for diabetic with nausea, vomiting

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 74-year-old man with diabetes and chronic renal failure experiences nausea and vomiting for 24 hours. What is the next step in management?