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ChangeMedEd Initiative

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4 Min Read

Seeds sown to change medical education continue to bear fruit

Pilot programs to transform medical education are well underway at 32 schools, preparing students to lead and adapt to the changes in medicine.

Prep for Residency

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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.
Dr. Tamika Cross, member of the AMA since 2014.

Leadership

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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.

Succeed in Med School

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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?
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Access to Care

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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.

Prep for Residency

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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.
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Environmental Health

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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.

USMLE® Step 3

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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?