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 Residents Research in Residency Nov 4, 2015 · 4 Min Read Publish like a pro: 5 expert strategies for innovative research Whether you’re training in an academic medical center, teaching first-year students or investigating novel topics as a fellow, publishing research can boost your CV and make you a more appealing candidate to employers. Follow these expert strategies to effectively write and publish research on innovations in graduate medical education (GME). Education ChangeMedEd Initiative Nov 4, 2015 · 4 Min Read 21 more schools tapped to transform physician training A panel of medical education leaders has selected 21 new members of the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium to transform the way future physicians will be trained. About Ethics Nov 3, 2015 · 2 Min Read New era of high-value care meets medical ethics Medicine is entering the era of high-value care—and physician stewardship is at its core. Should a physician provide care that may only be marginally beneficial because a patient requests it? Learn about other questions and physicians’ ethical obligations in managing health care resources. Practice Management Medicare & Medicaid Nov 3, 2015 · 3 Min Read EHR meaningful use doomed unless Congress steps in Congress just received an urgent call to action from physicians: Unless lawmakers intervene in the federal electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use program, physicians likely will abandon the program completely. Education Medical School Diversity Nov 2, 2015 · 3 Min Read Here's what this year's medical class looks like More students are entering medicine than ever before, and diversity among students continues to rise, according to new data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. A record-breaking 20,630 students enrolled in medical school in 2015. Education Improve GME Oct 29, 2015 · 3 Min Read How a student network sparked a stronger med school curriculum Students are exploring creative ways to share project ideas and collaborate with faculty to transform physician training. Here’s how one student leveraged his peer network to help pilot a new curriculum and spur future student innovation. Education Improve GME Oct 28, 2015 · 3 Min Read New duty hours review spotlights resident outcomes A recent review of more than two dozen studies examined how duty hour restrictions have impacted patient safety, resident wellness and resident education. Duty hour restrictions had an especially adverse effect on one resident outcome in particular. Practice Management Sustainability Oct 28, 2015 · 3 Min Read How to free up more than 1.5 hours in your work day Preparing the necessary clinical information for a patient visit is time-consuming—and for physicians, time is precious. Leveraging the skills and training of practice staff can cut down on the amount of time you need to dedicate to patient rooming and discharge, allowing you more time for direct patient care. Load More