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 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. Resident Wellness Jul 24, 2019 · 3 Min Read Mindfulness helps surgical residents cut stress, perform better Two hours of mindfulness-based stress reduction training each week aids the executive functioning surgical residents need to thrive. Specialty Profiles Jul 24, 2019 · 3 Min Read What it’s like to specialize in physiatry: Shadowing Dr. Sholas Maurice Sholas, MD, a pediatric rehabilitation physician, enjoys helping patients and families find a path to function where they thought there was none. Ethics Jul 23, 2019 · 3 Min Read What to do when patients lack decision-making capacity, surrogates Physicians often care for unrepresented patients, who lack decision-making capacity and identifiable surrogates. Explore how to handle this challenging ethical situation. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jul 22, 2019 · 4 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Woman has trouble breathing, chest pain The case: A 55-year-old woman with a history of oxygen-dependent COPD comes to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath and chest pain. What’s next? Private Practices Jul 19, 2019 · 4 Min Read A strong advising team can help your private practice flourish A private practice requires reliable advice regarding the law, finances and more. Here’s how to get started with resources for running a practice. Load More
