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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Physician Health

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Feel like an imposter physician? It won’t stop when residency’s over

Of all age groups, physicians 35–44 years old have the highest average score on measure of imposter syndrome, says a recent study. Learn more.
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Clinical Rotations

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How much do away rotations affect physician residency placement?

Away rotations have long been viewed as a chance to audition for a particular residency program. New data calls the conventional wisdom into question.
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Preparing for Residency

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The top questions to ask before you submit your residency application

As you prepare to submit your applications to residency programs through ERAS, there are some key questions to ask. Learn more with the AMA.
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Transition from Resident to Attending

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5 things young physicians should know about mentor relationships

Seeking out mentors once you move from training to practice can be a bit more difficult, but it remains key to navigating your career.
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Medical School Life

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Starting your family in medical school: 5 things to consider

There’s no perfect time during a career in medicine to start a family. An AMA member medical student and father of two outlines what to keep in mind.
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Research During Residency

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Research retrospective: Pediatrics resident Priya Shah, MD

In medical school, Dr. Shah led award-winning research on trauma-informed care in pediatrics. Now she’s training to be a pediatrician. Learn more.
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Preparing for Residency

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Are you in tune with a residency program? Get a new way to check

AMA pilot program allows ob-gyn residency applicants to compare their experiences and characteristics with those that residency programs value.
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Medical Residency Personal Finance

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Resident physician in the big city? You may need a roommate—or four

With inflation-adjusted resident wages flat and rents booming since 2000, some physicians in training have to get creative to stretch their dollars.