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 Transition to Attending Sep 30, 2015 · 5 Min Read 8 benefits to negotiate for your next job offer Negotiation is an artful form of communication that entails asking for exactly what you deserve—and that means employee benefits. Here’s a must-have list of benefits every new physician should ask for when negotiating a job offer. Public Health Chronic Diseases Sep 30, 2015 · 4 Min Read Top 9 takeaways from heart health tweet chat How can physicians partner with their patients to ensure a healthy heart environment? The AMA hosted a vibrant tweet chat on World Heart Day when primary care physician Michael Rakotz, MD, sat down with leading cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD. Students Specialty Profiles Sep 29, 2015 · 6 Min Read What it's like to be in adolescent medicine: Shadowing Dr. Barangan As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in adolescent medicine? Meet Caroline Barangan, MD, a 12-year veteran of adolescent medicine. Read her insights to help determine whether a career in adolescent medicine might be a good fit for you. Students Specialty Profiles Sep 29, 2015 · 6 Min Read What it's like to be in adolescent and internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber As a med student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in adolescent and/or internal medicine? Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, talks about how her practice lifestyle, challenges of caring for patients and other topics. Students Specialty Profiles Sep 29, 2015 · 5 Min Read What it's like to be in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Reardon When it comes to choosing a medical specialty, do you ever wonder what it would be like to pursue psychiatry? Claudia Reardon, MD, an assistant professor and psychiatrist shares insights to help you decide if a career in psychiatry is a good fit for you. Students Specialty Profiles Sep 29, 2015 · 2 Min Read Will gender influence your specialty? Physicians offer insights Does gender impact the culture of a specialty? Get the inside scoop with unique perspectives from women in psychiatry, adolescent medicine and internal medicine—plus their top tips for success in the field. Public Health Prevention & Wellness Sep 29, 2015 · 4 Min Read Doctor gives 4 ways to avoid one behavior that's aging your heart Being sedentary is a primary risk factor of heart disease and premature heart aging. What to do if your job involves sitting for hours? One physician offers simple ways you can avoid this deadly behavior. Public Health Prevention & Wellness Sep 29, 2015 · 8 Min Read How to help patients make heart health changes: Q&A with Dr. Rakotz Once habits are formed, the effort that is required to change is often overwhelming for both patients and physicians. Michael Rakotz, MD, provides guidance from his own experience as a primary care physician on approaching heart healthy changes with patients. Load More