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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

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Leadership

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2 Min Read

Kelly J. Caverzagie, MD: Transforming med ed to meet patient needs

AMA member Kelly J. Caverzagie, MD, chose a career in medicine to connect with others and help them pursue their goals.
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Digital

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4 Min Read

Top 5 clinical areas where digital health is taking off

A tally of digital health research shows amped up interest in cardiometabolic conditions. Find out which other clinical areas are sparking digital health study.
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Prevention & Wellness

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4 Min Read

Use the EHR to help your Medicare patients with prediabetes

Download the Optimize your EHR to prevent type 2 diabetes PDF—patient registries created with EHRs make it possible to efficiently identify patients with prediabetes and refer them for needed preventive care. 

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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5 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Boy with deafness collapses at home

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 6-year-old boy with a history of deafness presents to ED after collapsing at home. What’s his diagnosis?
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Leadership

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4 Min Read

Michael C. Lubrano, MD: Alleviating patients' pain, pre-op anxiety

AMA member Michael C. Lubrano, MD, was “hooked” on medicine after volunteering in the outpatient chemotherapy infusion unit at his local hospital.
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Career Development

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3 Min Read

When private equity calls: 3 keys for physicians to know

Venture capital and private equity firms are increasingly investing in physician practices. Find out more from the AMA about how to evaluate such offers.

Specialty Profiles

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6 Min Read

What it’s like in aerospace medicine: Shadowing Dr. Ortega

AMA member and flight surgeon Hernando J. Ortega Jr. MD, MPH, sheds light on the excitement and variety of his specialty. Learn more about what it’s like to specialize in aerospace medicine.
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Physician Health

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4 Min Read

Is your physician colleague at risk for suicide? Signs to look for

If a fellow physician sends worrisome signals that might suggest self-harm, don’t be afraid to initiate a conversation that could avert a suicide.