Michael Winters

Preventing physician burnout is one of the initiatives sponsored by the AMA Medical Education Innovation Challenge. Teams from five med schools present proposals to improve med student wellness.

A federal court is reviewing a Florida case about a law that restricts physicians from discussing firearm safety with patients and their families. The AMA’s amicus brief argues the law intrudes on the practice of medicine.

Med students can expect virtual patients to play a larger role in learning and problem-solving. In the future, they’ll be able to tailor the content and level of complexity of the cases to a specific learner.

If you’re a young physician, how can you build a savings habit in the face of med school debt, day-to-day expenses and the complexity of financial planning? Figure out your finances with these 5 tips.

A chief resident counsels med students on how to navigate their intern year. Prepare for the physical and emotional challenges of an internship with straightforward advice. From learning how to get over making a mistake to dealing with scary procedures, get valuable advice.

Few physicians undergo formal training in medical education before assuming faculty duties. Rigorous training is needed amid innovations in teaching methods and training curriculum to cultivate leaders and communities of trained educators.

The Tennessee Supreme Court is reviewing a dispute between a life insurance company and the policy beneficiary. A jury initially awarded the beneficiary punitive damages which the insurance company claims violate a state law that caps such awards.