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 Succeed in Med School 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? Digital Oct 5, 2017 · 5 Min Read Physicians protected from health plan credit card fees Three-year advocacy effort pays off as CMS explicitly spells out what payers must do regarding virtual credit card and EFT payments to physicians. Succeed in Med School Oct 4, 2017 · 4 Min Read USMLE Step 1: What is causing teenager’s abdominal pain? A 16-year-old girl complains of acute abdominal pain and diarrhea. She has an elevated temperature and heart rate. What is the likeliest cause? Succeed in Med School Sep 19, 2017 · 4 Min Read USMLE Step 2: What is the composition of kidney calcifications? A 66-year-old woman who uses a wheelchair and has MS complains of frequent urination, low back pain. Tests show large calcifications in her kidneys. Succeed in Med School Sep 14, 2017 · 3 Min Read USMLE Step 1: Which test for patient with rheumatoid arthritis? A 54-year-old man’s rheumatoid arthritis is not responding to NSAIDs. Which test should be ordered to address his concerns? Population Health Sep 8, 2017 · 5 Min Read Unique challenges face clinicians delivering care behind bars Clinicians working in correctional settings need to offer good care while respecting incarcerated patients’ autonomy. Physician Health Aug 18, 2017 · 4 Min Read Dr. Harmon: The moment I knew medicine was my calling Family physician Gerald Harmon, MD, says the greatest discoveries and experiences in medicine lie in the days to come. USMLE® Step 3 Aug 15, 2017 · 3 Min Read USMLE Step 3: Next step for managing patient with high LDL A 59-year-old man in good health has a family history of heart disease and an LDL of 195 mg/dL. What is the best treatment course for him? Load More
