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 3, 2017 · 7 Min Read What it’s like in cosmetic & laser dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Alster Tina Alster, MD, says empathetic communication skills and an appreciation for aesthetics are keys for physicians to thrive in her specialty. About Leadership Oct 31, 2017 · 5 Min Read Ob-gyn embraces technology, hangs on to the human touch In practice and through research, innovation and advocacy, AMA member physicians are reshaping health care and moving medicine forward. Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Oct 31, 2017 · 4 Min Read USMLE Step 1: What’s causing an infant’s labored breathing? A 7-week-old is laboring to breathe and has conjunctivitis. Which condition is most likely to be seen on a Pap smear preparation from the mother? Advocacy Access to Care Oct 30, 2017 · 5 Min Read Physician data offer new insights into ACA’s coverage impact A fresh view of gains in coverage comes from data supplied straight from physician practices. Medicaid expansion appears to play an important role. Students Specialty Profiles Oct 18, 2017 · 4 Min Read What it’s like in internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hingle Susan Thompson Hingle, MD, enjoys her specialty because it offers the ability to form meaningful, long-term relationships with patients. Public Health Environmental Health Oct 17, 2017 · 5 Min Read When water is unsafe, physicians must take up public health roles The ongoing drinking water contamination in Flint, Michigan, serves as a wake-up call to physicians about their public health duties during such crises. Residents USMLE® Step 3 Oct 13, 2017 · 3 Min Read USMLE Step 3: What’s the next step for a patient with testicular pain? A teen visits the emergency department with testicular swelling, pain. Exam shows erythematous, swollen right scrotum with significant tenderness. What’s next? Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Oct 5, 2017 · 3 Min Read USMLE Step 2: Which screening for a patient with 29 BMI? A 48-year-old man’s health maintenance examination shows no abnormalities besides elevated blood pressure. Which screening test is most appropriate? Load More
