Michael Winters

Medical school faculty could do more to cultivate a new generation of physicians focused on containing health care costs, a new research report finds. It outlines the opportunities and obstacles on the road to greater cost consciousness. The ethical imperative Nine out of 10 students agree that physicians have...

As prenatal genetic screening options expand, physicians face questions about which test is best for individual patients. A continuing medical education module tests your knowledge about new expanded carrier screening.

Preparing to treat their first patients, medical students eagerly seek guidance from experienced specialists in workshops to practice clinical skills. A safe setting allows them to learn from their mistakes before rotations begin.

Medicine needs to look beyond work and learning environments when seeking causes of burnout in medical residents. Socio-economic setting, moral-ethical factors and personal characteristics also play a role.

Shaping health care outside the exam room can take many forms. Some alternatives include researcher, political adviser and medical director for a jail. Four physicians say why they chose to follow non-traditional career paths.

Three dozen med students, residents and early career physicians received recognition for their work. Awards cover reducing health care disparities, as well as non-clinical leadership in advocacy, community service and education.

Increase chances of getting your quality improvement project published. Two editors of medical journals give residents advice on how to construct a quality manuscript.