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 Specialty Profiles Nov 22, 2024 · 5 Min Read What it's like to specialize in sleep medicine: Shadowing Dr. Skiba Virginia Skiba, MD, of Henry Ford Health, started her career in neurology but switched to sleep medicine after about a decade. Find out why. Students Prep for Residency Nov 20, 2024 · 4 Min Read GME interviews: What applicants should ask resident physicians M4s can gain insight on life in a physician residency program by asking current residents about scheduling, culture, work-life balance and more. Residents Transition to Attending Nov 19, 2024 · 5 Min Read You just got a physician employment offer. Now what? A job offer is a good start, but only a signed contract will get you practicing and paid. Here’s a look at what you should do to get the best deal. About Ethics Nov 19, 2024 · 3 Min Read Hospice care a model for other areas of medicine—in one way While most health care spaces are inherently stressful, hospice is one of the few health care spaces that is “structured for peace” and comfort. Students Specialty Profiles Nov 14, 2024 · 9 Min Read What it's like to specialize in radiology: Shadowing Dr. Arogundade Confluence Health’s Olaseni Arogundade, MD, says radiology involves limited patient contact, but helps doctors to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Students Specialty Profiles Nov 8, 2024 · 5 Min Read What it's like in allergy and immunology: Shadowing Dr. Fraser AMA member Burcin Fraser, MD, of Privia Health, says that—depending on the setting— the work-life balance in allergy and immunology can be a big draw. Students Specialty Profiles Oct 25, 2024 · 3 Min Read What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises. Public Health Prevention & Wellness Oct 16, 2024 · 2 Min Read Good sleep isn’t just a medical issue. It’s also an ethical one. Experts explore a phenomenon that typifies modern life—poor sleep—and investigates medicine’s role in coming up with a solution. Load More