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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Catherine G. Coughlin

Injury & Violence

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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.
Rashmi Kudesia, MD

Population Health

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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.
Graphic image of pill bottles with different money signs on them.

Behavioral Health

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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.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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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.
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Private Practices

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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.
Jeremy Llaniguez

Leadership

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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.
Faizah Shareef

Leadership

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2 Min Read

Faizah Shareef: Fighting for decreasing health care costs

AMA member Faizah Shareef is working to include cost analyses within medical school education.
Caitlin M. Farrell, DO, MPH

Leadership

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5 Min Read

Caitlin M. Farrell, DO, MPH: Identifying health care delivery inequities

AMA member Caitlin M. Farrell, DO, MPH, decided to pursue a career in medicine after her father’s battle with cancer.