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 Ethics Sep 18, 2019 · 3 Min Read Global health programs in medical school: Who benefits? A quarter of medical students are drawn to international education experiences to develop cultural sensitivity and clinical skills. But who is best served by these trips? Access to Care Sep 17, 2019 · 4 Min Read 10 states with the least competitive health insurance markets Find out if your state is on this top 10 list—one where patients and physicians definitely don’t want it to be. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Sep 16, 2019 · 3 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: The most likely composition of gallstones This USMLE Step 2 exam question deals with a 22-year-old African immigrant with acute abdominal pain. An ultrasound shows a shrunken spleen and several gallstones without evidence of cholecystitis. Leadership Sep 13, 2019 · 3 Min Read Hye-Jin Yun: Think globally, act 1 patient at a time AMA member Hye-Jin Yun realizes the importance of building personal relationships as a physician to effectively tackle local, national and global health issues. Sustainability Sep 12, 2019 · 13 Min Read Physician well-being: Why organizational change matters Get an overview of recent physician burnout studies and the AMA’s latest programs that are tackling this issue at the systems level. Payment & Delivery Models Sep 12, 2019 · 4 Min Read A majority of physicians now take part in an ACO In less than a decade, accountable care organization participation has become more common. Find out which physicians and practice types are more likely to join ACOs. Specialty Profiles Sep 11, 2019 · 4 Min Read What it’s like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Eiting AMA member and emergency physician Erick Eiting, MD, says it’s a privilege to treat patients in dire circumstances and ensure they are safely discharged. Improve GME Sep 10, 2019 · 3 Min Read 4 steps for medical residents to spearhead quality improvement The surest path to positive change is to combine commitment with a proven model for action. Learn how in a module just for physicians in training. Load More
