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.
Research
Winning formula: Why judges pick top medical research projects
Why have past AMA Research Challenge winners stood out? Learn what judges have said and how this year’s entrants can build on that feedback.
Digital
4 tips to help resident physicians become telehealth superusers
Resident physicians are doing more patient interactions over telehealth. These tips can allow them to get the most out of telehealth visits as learners and clinicians.
Research
3 ways virtual medical research competitions benefit entrants
A virtual format presents unique opportunities for medical students, residents, IMGs and fellows entering the 2022 AMA Research Challenge.
Residency
How medical student research can resonate with residency programs
For medical students with a passion for scholarship, making research a centerpiece of their residency application is a logical choice.
Resident & Student Health
Why more resident physicians are looking to unionize
Doctors at a handful of residency programs have recently opted to unionize. An emergency medicine resident union member explains the trend.
Resident & Student Health
Gay, lesbian and bi medical students report worse emotional climate
Gay, lesbian and bisexual medical students report less favorable perceptions of their learning environments, with a link to more burnout. Learn more.
Residency
4 expert tips on conducting research as a resident physician
A former residency program director offers insight on how resident physicians can find the time and direction to succeed as researchers.
USMLE®
USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips and insight on the exam’s future
Step 1's switch to pass-fail could have a ripple effect on medical students' approach to Step 2 study prep. Learn more with experts and the AMA.