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 Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Apr 16, 2019 · 4 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: A boy has a productive cough Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 12-year-old boy has a productive cough characterized by large volumes of mucoid, foul-smelling sputum. What is the most likely mechanism of action? Practice Management Private Practices Apr 15, 2019 · 4 Min Read How to face 3 common private practice hassles Actionable resources, professional autonomy and banding together when needed give private-practice physicians the power to alleviate common headaches. Public Health Injury & Violence Apr 15, 2019 · 2 Min Read Catherine G. Coughlin: Helping identify human trafficking victims AMA member Catherine G. Coughlin says the true reward is when someone tells her they identified a human trafficking victim at the hospital because of her lecture. About Leadership Apr 12, 2019 · 4 Min Read Rashmi Kudesia, MD: Helping women understand reproductive health AMA member Rashmi Kudesia, MD, offers factual insights into reproductive medicine, particularly among minority populations, such as women of color, and lesbian or transgender women. Public Health Behavioral Health Apr 9, 2019 · 3 Min Read How are prescription drug prices determined? Congress has put drug prices under its microscope. The scrutiny is new, but the conversation is the same: Drugmakers, pharmacy benefit managers and payers set prices but never explain how. Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Apr 9, 2019 · 4 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Pharm company sponsors physician lecture Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A pharmaceutical company sponsors a physician lecture concerning thrombotic complications of the oral contraceptive pill. Practice Management Private Practices Apr 8, 2019 · 4 Min Read 6 mistakes to avoid when starting your private practice Don’t be discouraged when practice startup problems arise—be prepared. Master some fundamental skills that will ensure success down the line. About Leadership Apr 4, 2019 · 3 Min Read Jeremy Llaniguez, MD/PHD Candidate: From medical device engineer to physician For AMA member Jeremy Llaniguez, his unique skillset and newfound passion for medicine help him be a bridge between physicians and engineers. Load More