Brendan Murphy

Brendan Murphy

AMA Affiliated Groups

Senior News Writer,
Authors

Brendan Murphy joined the AMA in 2016. Prior to joining the writing team at AMA Wire, he reported on various topics, including health care. His work has appeared in The Wednesday Journal, Columbia Missourian, Vine Line and ESPN.com, among other publications. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

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Diploma

Preparing for Medical School

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5 MIN READ

DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?

Learn about key differences between MD and DO medical school programs and what role degree type should play in your medical school choice.
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Medical School Life

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4 MIN READ

Working in free clinic drives medical students’ advocacy efforts

A medical student-run free clinic gives M1s and M2s their first taste of clinical care—and the U.S. health system’s challenges.
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Accelerating Change in Medical Education

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4 MIN READ

These 8 traits make great doctors, and residents can develop them

Too often, resident physicians aspire to be walking medical encyclopedia. Learn about the characteristics that truly distinguish outstanding doctors.
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Preparing for Residency

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4 MIN READ

Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

Which are the top factors you are considering in your Match rank-order list? Learn how they compare with what your colleagues are seeking.
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Transition from Resident to Attending

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4 MIN READ

OK Boomer, MD: 4 steps to better communication across generations

As millennial physicians transition to practice, these four communication patterns can create more cohesion with their baby boomer colleagues.
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Preparing for Residency

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4 MIN READ

Creating a Match rank-order list? Avoid these 4 common missteps

One residency program director outlines the mistakes that should be averted to head off rank-order list regrets.
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Medical Student Health

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8 MIN READ

When planning your family as a medical student, expect the unexpected

Drawing from her own journey, AMA member Sarah Marsicek, MD, gives insight on what she wishes she knew about planning a family as a medical student.
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Improve GME

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4 MIN READ

Give resident physicians the know-how to advance health equity

Just as residents absorb medical terminology, so too should they learn to name the systems that create health inequities. Find out how with the AMA.