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 Jul 14, 2022 · 6 MIN READ What it’s like in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Gill The dead can’t speak, but their bodies do—and forensic pathologists are fluent in their language, says AMA member James R. Gill, MD. Medical School Life Jul 13, 2022 · 4 MIN READ 6 simple ways to master patient communication Those medical students entering patient-facing clinical training are well served to brush up on their communication skills. Learn more with the AMA. Ethics Jul 12, 2022 · 3 MIN READ How arts-based research is informing and enriching health care The arts are being used in clinical and community settings for therapeutic, educational and expressive benefits. Find out more with the AMA. Ethics Jun 21, 2022 · 3 MIN READ In war, medical ethics becomes immediate and vital As the nature of modern warfare has evolved, so has the quick thinking required to practice ethically minded medicine in conflict zones. Learn more. Specialty Profiles Jun 9, 2022 · 8 MIN READ What it’s like in allergy & immunology: Shadowing Dr. Malick For AMA member Alnoor Malick, MD, the most rewarding aspect of being an allergist is helping patients retake control of their allergic disease. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 May 30, 2022 · 5 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 8 stumpers involving senior patients Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving older adult patients? Find out now. Specialty Profiles May 12, 2022 · 7 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Kamath Preetha Kamath, MD, says the most rewarding aspect of being a dermatology resident is the ability to make a huge impact in her patients’ lives. Public Health May 11, 2022 · 4 MIN READ Dietary supplements: Underregulated, unknown and maybe unsafe Despite being underregulated, dietary supplements are a big industry that’s getting bigger. Learn more about physicians’ obligation to protect patients. Load More