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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Leadership

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Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD: Seeking a life fully lived

AMA member Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, a Florida dermatologist, sees community and medical activism as part of a well-rounded life.
Capt. Harold J. Rothenberg II, MD

Leadership

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Capt. Harold J. Rothenberg II, MD: The medical answer man

AMA member Harold J. Rothenberg II, MD, has delighted in helping patients and physicians-in-training achieve that “aha!” moment that can advance their lives and careers.
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, adult and pediatric emergency physician in Houston.

Leadership

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Hilary E. Fairbrother, MD: Change starts with education

AMA member Hilary E. Fairbrother, MD, is a young emergency physician who has helped spearhead advocacy on physician shortages and public health.
Tyeese L. Gaines, DO

Leadership

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Tyeese L. Gaines, DO: Getting across, in the ER and on TV

AMA member Tyeese L. Gaines, DO, created makeshift Popsicle-stick splints as a child. Now she educates the public on TV and her patients in the emergency department.
An action shot of doctors pushing a patient in a gurney.

Ethics

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How can trauma surgeons approach urgent decisions responsibly?

In trauma settings, physicians often make urgent decisions without knowledge of the patient’s identity, values or history, which can leave a lasting impression on patients and their loved ones.
Karen Dionesotes, MPH

Leadership

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Karen Dionesotes, MPH: A love of science, a passion for patients

AMA member Karen Dionesotes, MPH, has always been interested in science. It is her deep concern for patients as people that drew her to medicine.
Joshua Lesko, MD

Leadership

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Joshua Lesko, MD: Comradeship motivates Navy flight surgeon

AMA member Joshua Lesko, MD, explains how his role involves a transcendent trust, and the fight for physicians’ rights and needs.

USMLE® Step 3

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Which test for epigastric pain?

A 36-year-old has recurrent pain after treatment for multiple duodenal ulcers. After several unsuccessful treatments, which test is appropriate?