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 About Leadership May 5, 2018 · 2 Min Read S. Bobby Mukkamala, MD: Serving the town that welcomed his parents AMA member S. Bobby Mukkamala, MD, tells how his parents moved to the U.S., and Flint, with little more than their medical education. Dr. Mukkamala decided to return home to practice medicine. Member Groups (Sections) Underrepresented in Medicine May 5, 2018 · 2 Min Read Frank Alexander Clark, MD: Family tragedy sparks passion for medicine AMA member Frank Alexander Clark, MD, saw firsthand the devastating impact of illness in his family. That pushed him to seek a medical career despite the hurdles. Students Med Student Advocacy May 4, 2018 · 3 Min Read Rohit Abraham: Making a difference as a med student AMA member and medical student Rohit Abraham says activism on behalf of patients needn’t wait until the “MD” title is bestowed. About Leadership May 4, 2018 · 3 Min Read Anna Yap, MD: Care that benefits every patient AMA member Anna Yap has worked to help physicians adopt policy addressing women’s health, LGBTQ issues and bias. About Leadership May 4, 2018 · 8 Min Read Members Move Medicine: Seeking better path for physicians AMA member Ronald Vender, MD, professor of medicine and chief medical officer, Yale Medicine, says physicians need the strength and resilience to persevere in their efforts to put patient care first. About Leadership May 4, 2018 · 4 Min Read Tiffani L. Bell, MD: Caring for the whole child AMA member Tiffani L. Bell, MD, is working to marry training in obesity medicine and child and adolescent psychiatry to serve the whole patient. She also encourages other underrepresented minorities to pursue medicine. About Leadership May 4, 2018 · 2 Min Read Christopher Clifford, MD: Looking out for those who need help AMA member Christopher Clifford is helping develop an office of minority health and equity to advocate for some of Nevada’s most vulnerable patients. About Leadership May 4, 2018 · 2 Min Read Ann Stroink, MD: Breaking down barriers to care AMA member Ann R. Stroink, MD, started a nonprofit to help educate the public, physicians and scientists on neuroscience. Load More