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 Prep for Residency Apr 8, 2024 · 3 Min Read How to secure letters of recommendation that sparkle Learn the fundamentals of the endorsements that have a big say on who gets into their top-choice residency program. Specialty Profiles Apr 3, 2024 · 7 Min Read What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist. Specialty Profiles Mar 22, 2024 · 6 Min Read What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Ring Brandi Ring, MD, loves obstetrics and gynecology because there is no typical day or week. The trust she builds with patients as an ob-gyn is “truly amazing.” Ethics Mar 20, 2024 · 3 Min Read What should an inpatient psychiatric care site look like? Reducing patients’ risks of harm to themselves or others needs to be viewed in the context of therapeutic goals. Learn more. Resident Wellness Feb 7, 2024 · 4 Min Read Why doctors marry doctors: Exploring medical marriages Find out how often physicians marry other doctors or other health professionals and why these relationships can carry big upsides. Awards Jan 29, 2024 · 4 Min Read 3 keys to success from medical research competition finalists Three former AMA Research Challenge finalists detail how to successfully conduct research during physician training. Learn more. Specialty Profiles Jan 26, 2024 · 10 Min Read What it’s like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Clem As a medical student, do you wonder what is emergency medicine day-to-day life like? Kathleen Clem, MD, says a high emotional IQ is needed. Learn more about a day in the life of an ER doctor. Ethics Jan 17, 2024 · 2 Min Read To advance equity, examine critical pedagogies in medical education Learn with the AMA how critical pedagogies in health professions education can equip and motivate learners to advance health equity. Load More