Timothy M. Smith

AMA Affiliated Groups

Contributing News Writer,
Authors

Timothy contributes news stories on a freelance basis. He was a senior staff writer at the AMA from 2016 to 2017 and has more than 10 years’ experience writing about health care. He previously served as director of communications for Venice Family Clinic, the then-largest free clinic in the country, where he wrote extensively about accessibility of care, health care reform and health policy. He is a graduate of Indiana University.

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Physician Health

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4 MIN READ

Physician onboarding isn’t a formality. It’s a cultural lynchpin.

New research shows it’s correlated with physician satisfaction. A champion of physician well-being shares tips for building an effective program.
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Transition from Resident to Attending

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5 MIN READ

Finding the right physician job means finding the right community

Considering a job in an unfamiliar geographic area is tricky. A physician recruiter has tips for figuring out if it’s right for you and your family.
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Physician-Patient Relationship

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6 MIN READ

Top health tips your internist wants you to know

Internists help patients navigate many of the most common and consequential health issues. This is the guidance they most want to get across.
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Transition from Resident to Attending

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5 MIN READ

When interviewing for a physician job, you must ask about this

Not knowing the time requirements of a job can undermine your ability to provide quality care and lead to burnout. A recruiter outlines what to ask.
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ChangeMedEd Initiative

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5 MIN READ

To implement coaching in GME, look to those who’ve done it

A textbook published by the AMA lays out how to create a coaching program for graduate learners, as well as how to make it work long term.
Two doctors looking at patient data on digital tablet

Transition from Resident to Attending

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5 MIN READ

When considering physician jobs, study the offices, staffing and tech

Evaluating the everyday realities of a medical practice is crucial to determining which physician employment opportunity will be the right one for you.
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Health Equity

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7 MIN READ

9 principles to guide physician competence assessment at all ages

Physicians are a precious resource. AMA policy aims to ensure that any competence assessments are transparent and evidence-based, but not ageist.
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Medical Resident Wellness

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10 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about physician burnout

AMA member Scott H. Pasichow, MD, MPH, was in his second year of residency when he realized he needed help. Today, he still practices prevention.