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 Member Groups (Sections) Medical Students May 19, 2015 · 4 Min Read 3 events that are transforming learning in med ed The AMA’s Event of the Month showcases creative recruitment, community service and education events coordinated by individual AMA medical student sections. Here are the events the AMA’s recent winners hosted. Public Health Prevention & Wellness May 18, 2015 · 4 Min Read How self-monitoring blood pressure changed this patient's life A 61-year-old patient was diagnosed with a slew of diagnoses that changed his life. His new physician felt he was a good candidate for self-measured blood pressure monitoring. See what he learned. About Ethics May 18, 2015 · 3 Min Read What motivates physicians--and how health care needs to change Studies show physicians are more motivated by intrinsic values that uniquely define the profession rather than external values, such as financial rewards.A recent Viewpoint on professionalism discusses how the health care needs to change from one that is governed by burdensome financial regulations to one that gives physicians what they need to provide the highest quality care. Advocacy Public Health Advocacy May 15, 2015 · 3 Min Read Crunching the costs of diabetes: Graphic breaks it down What is the cost of medical care for people with diabetes than those without diabetes? This infographic show the results of a study from the Health Care Cost Institute found that the out-of-pocket health care spending by people with diabetes was more than 2.5 times higher than for people without diabetes. About Ethics May 14, 2015 · 3 Min Read Medicine considers what defines professionalism The May 12 issue of JAMA takes a deep dive into professionalism, including viewpoints from scholars and academic leaders about the responsibility and accountability of medicine to self-govern, self-regulate and ensure the highest degree of professionalism. Residents Transition to Attending May 13, 2015 · 2 Min Read 4 things every resident should know for their job search Completing your medical residency is a major accomplishment. Searching for your first position as a physician can pose its own challenges. Here are four things every resident should know for their job search and employment after residency. Students Specialty Profiles May 11, 2015 · 5 Min Read What it's like to be in palliative care: Shadowing Dr. Edmonds After med school, what specialty would be a good fit? If you wonder what it’s like to be palliative care, meet Kyle Edmonds, MD. Find out what he feels is the most rewarding aspect of caring for patients and other insights. "palliative care doctor","palliative doctor","palliative care physician" Students Specialty Profiles May 11, 2015 · 2 Min Read What it's like to be a pediatrician: Shadowing Dr. Berkowitz Figuring out what medical specialty to choose can be tough if you don’t know a lot about your options. Find out if pediatrics is right for you by reading a profile of Carol Berkowitz, MD. She discusses topics from a typical day to the challenges she faces when caring for children. Load More
