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 Medical Student Health Feb 1, 2019 · 7 MIN READ Medical school burnout: How to take care of yourself How can medical students best practice self-care during medical school? A psychiatric expert weighs in, and medical students offer their hard-won advice. Diabetes Jan 31, 2019 · 3 MIN READ 5 steps to help patients prevent diabetes Early and intensive lifestyle intervention can prevent or delay diabetes. Follow these five steps to help prevent type 2 diabetes. USMLE® Step 3 Jan 29, 2019 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 3: What is woman’s electrolyte abnormality? The case: An 82-year-old woman with history of Alzheimer dementia, who was found collapsed, has evidence of defective swallowing. Which electrolyte abnormality is likeliest? Specialty Profiles Jan 29, 2019 · 4 MIN READ Residents share 4 tips for assessing specialty lifestyle Pondering your career beyond medical school? Get tips on picking a medical specialty from those who have been in your shoes. Specialty Profiles Jan 25, 2019 · 5 MIN READ 5 things students overlook when choosing a specialty Learn how to choose a specialty with tips from an adviser who understands the medical student mindset. Specialty Profiles Jan 22, 2019 · 8 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in hematology: Shadowing Dr. Lee Alfred Lee, MD, PhD, says that hematology is a very interesting and complex field that crosses all disciplines. Find out more about the specialty of hematology. USMLE® Step 3 Jan 22, 2019 · 4 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: What to do next in difficult delivery? Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: The fetal head has been delivered, but the anterior shoulder has not been able to be delivered. Which course of action should be taken? Medical Student Health Jan 16, 2019 · 3 MIN READ What medical students need to know about self-care Medical school is inherently demanding and can be at times overwhelming. Learn to take care of yourself while on the road to serving others. Load More
