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Optimal Health

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17 Min Read

Identifying medicine’s gender equity gaps is just the start

Discover practices and processes that can reduce gender bias in hiring, promotion, leadership and inclusivity.

Prep for Residency

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6 Min Read

What it’s like to be in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Warchol

AMA member Jordan Warchol, MD, finds the most rewarding part of being an emergency physician is getting to help people on one of the worst days of their lives.
Tani Malhotra, MD, maternal fetal medicine fellow

Resident Advocacy

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3 Min Read

This doctor advocates for pregnant patients with opioid-use disorder

Maternal and fetal medicine fellow Tani Malhotra, MD, knows the fear felt by mothers with opioid-use disorder. She’s working to make better policy to address it.

Succeed in Med School

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3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Change in serologic findings

This USMLE Step 1 prep question deals with a 39-year-old man with anorexia, malaise, dark urine and upper abdominal discomfort. Based on an exam and blood work, what’s most likely change in serologic findings when patient enters the window period?
Spurgeon William Clark III, MD

Leadership

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4 Min Read

Spurgeon William Clark III, MD: Like father, like son

AMA member Spurgeon William Clark III, MD, remembers how patients would publicly thank his ophthalmologist father for helping them see again. He’s built upon that foundation of excellence.
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Optimal Health

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11 Min Read

Gender inequity in medicine: An expert survey of the landscape

Explore with the AMA how gender equity gaps can impact an entire health care system.
Jennifer J. Bryan, MD

Leadership

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2 Min Read

Jennifer J. Bryan, MD: From summer job to enduring passion

AMA member Jennifer J. Bryan, MD, has made history as the first woman elected to chair her state medical association’s board of trustees.
Physician raising hand in a group setting

Scope of Practice

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8 Min Read

How daily team huddles can save time for your physician practice

Learn with the AMA how to boost practice productivity and morale by implementing a daily team huddle.