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 Behavioral Health Aug 2, 2019 · 4 Min Read 20% of lung cancer deaths are preventable: Here’s what you can do Early determination of the damage done by smoking is at the core of new CME on lung-cancer screening recommendations. Leadership Aug 2, 2019 · 2 Min Read Nicole L. Plenty, MD: This ob-gyn seeks to be a voice for women AMA member Nicole L. Plenty, MD, was recently selected as one of the 40 people under 40 making an impact in Indianapolis. Residency Finance Aug 2, 2019 · 15 Min Read Medical student loans: Federal repayment vs. private refinancing What’s the difference between federal repayment and private refinancing? And which approach makes most sense for you? USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jul 29, 2019 · 4 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Which drug to blame for woman’s symptoms? Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 33-year-old woman has profound nausea, vomiting, headache, sweating, tachycardia, blurred vision and dizziness. Which medication is responsible? Digital Jul 26, 2019 · 4 Min Read 5 keys to creating a better EHR alert Sepsis is deadly and hard to assess. Learn about research on a sepsis alert that stands out from the pack and yields timely action. Leadership Jul 26, 2019 · 2 Min Read Robert A. Lee, MD: This family physician seeks joy every day AMA member Robert A. Lee, MD, believes helping people achieve and maintain optimal health is his calling for leaving the world better than it was found. Residency Finance Jul 25, 2019 · 14 Min Read Overview of student debt and how to improve your credit score Learn about the state of medical student debt in the U.S. and how to improve your credit score. Leadership Jul 24, 2019 · 3 Min Read Damani Mcintosh-Clarke: Targeting “obesogenic” environment in U.S. This country makes it harder for people to avoid obesity. AMA member and third-year medical student Damani Mcintosh-Clarke is working to change that. Load More