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Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH

Population Health

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5 Min Read

Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH: Giving a voice to those without homes

AMA member Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH, started a project to speak with homeless people across the country and better understand this public health crisis.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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4 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Next best step in chest pain management

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 59-year-old ranch hand presents to the outpatient department with chest pain. What is the next step in management?

Specialty Profiles

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5 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in pulmonology: Shadowing Dr. Patel

Pediatric pulmonologist Ajanta Patel, MD, says if you like lungs, kids, listening and practicing the art of medicine, her specialty is the one for you.
Patient smiling in an office

Prevention & Wellness

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4 Min Read

This point-of-care model can boost diabetes prevention referrals

Prompting Medicare patients to seek diabetes prevention help is aided by the right clinical tool and physician encouragement. 

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Woman who’s never had menstrual period

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 23-year-old woman has never had a menstrual period. What laboratory findings were most likely in this patient prior to surgery?
Two prescription bottles

Ethics

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3 Min Read

Access to prescription drugs: How the doctor’s role is changing

The landscape for prescription medications continues to evolve. This is what physicians should know about the changes and strategies to improve access.
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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.
Smartphone and tablet devices

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.