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 1, 2019 · 5 Min Read Col. Ronit Katz, MD: Born in Israel, dedicated to treating U.S. vets AMA member Col. Ronit Katz, MD, makes service to U.S. veterans a major portion of her medical work as a preventive medicine, occupational and environmental medicine physician. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jul 1, 2019 · 4 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Man has tender blisters on arm and side Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 60-year-old man has tender blisters on his arm and flank, worsening over the last few months. What condition do they likely portend? Specialty Profiles Jun 27, 2019 · 3 Min Read Recruiter overload: How you compare with other medical residents Final-year residents are bombarded by recruiter emails and phone calls, but not all types of residents are in the same boat on this front. Specialty Profiles Jun 26, 2019 · 5 Min Read What it’s like to specialize in pathology: Shadowing Dr. Riddle Nicole Riddle, MD, feels that the most rewarding aspect of being a pathologist is knowing that the right patient care starts with what she helps provide—the correct diagnosis. Private Practices Jun 21, 2019 · 5 Min Read How to create a vibrant culture in your private practice Private practice offers you a chance for real leadership and autonomy in medicine. Find out how to strengthen your leadership skills and achieve excellence in team-based care. Digital Jun 21, 2019 · 4 Min Read Wearable tech supports home therapy for kids with autism How to read emotions when it doesn’t come naturally? Try glasses without lenses but packed with technology. Ethics Jun 19, 2019 · 3 Min Read Responding to patients’ bias: Know where to draw the line There are limits to what physicians should be expected to tolerate when patients’ preferences express unjust bias. This is what physicians should know. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jun 18, 2019 · 4 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Newborn develops severe cyanosis Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 4,000-gram male neonate develops severe cyanosis that begins within minutes of birth. What is the diagnosis? Load More