Staff News Writer

AMA Affiliated Groups

News Writer,
Authors

Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Bridget A. Bagert, MD

Leadership

·
4 Min Read

Bridget A. Bagert, MD: Empowering patients with multiple sclerosis

Dr. Bagert, an AMA member and neurologist, saw that her grandparents’ work in health care was guided by a sense of purpose and meaning. Their example led her to a career in medicine.

Specialty Profiles

·
7 Min Read

What it’s like in maternal-fetal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Plenty

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in preventive medicine?

Behavioral Health

·
4 Min Read

Expanding access to pain and addiction treatment in rural Missouri

Kurt Bravata, MD, is helping to build out the badly needed access points for evidence-based treatment.
Breast cancer pink ribbon in hands

Ethics

·
3 Min Read

Physicians can help address global burden of cancer inequality

As a global public health imperative, physicians and other health professionals must work together to address cancer inequality. Find out more with the AMA.

USMLE® Step 3

·
3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Man with type 1 diabetes found comatose

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: An 18-year-old man with type I diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department by a friend after being found comatose. 
Arlene Phuong-Quynh Ho

Leadership

·
2 Min Read

Arlene Phuong-Quynh Ho: At forefront of medical student philanthropy

AMA member Arlene Phuong-Quynh Ho is pursuing medicine because of the empathy and passions shown by the palliative care physicians who cared for her grandmother.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

·
3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Woman with history of depression

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 48-year-old woman with a history of depression is complaining about the worsening of her condition and insists on switching to a newer medication.
Shawn C. Jones, MD

Leadership

·
3 Min Read

Shawn C. Jones, MD: From burnout to finding meaning in work again

Otolaryngologist and AMA member Shawn C. Jones, MD, has worked to limit the public health toll of tobacco and improve physician well-being.