Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Staff News Writer AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team. More about: News Authors Catalog of Topics Ethics Mar 15, 2023 · 2 MIN READ How physicians’ duties grow when they serve in government The pandemic has shined a brighter light on physicians in government roles. Learn about the ethical considerations with the AMA. Transition from Resident to Attending Mar 9, 2023 · 8 MIN READ Physician contracting: What to look for in pay, benefits money. Or is it? An AMA senior attorney explains what to look for in compensation and benefit packages. Residency Life Feb 27, 2023 · 4 MIN READ Want to switch residency programs? 5 things you should know Not every residency match is made to last, as more than 1,000 residents transfer programs each year. Learn more about the process with the AMA. Patient Support & Advocacy Feb 22, 2023 · 4 MIN READ 8 reasons patients don't take their medications Patients don’t take medications as prescribed about half the time. A key to improving medication adherence is to understand why. Learn more. Population Care Feb 15, 2023 · 2 MIN READ How to avoid bias in responding to suspected child abuse Learn why evidence-based approaches offer solid ground, and find out more about the ethical complexities doctors face when dealing with child abuse. USMLE® Step 3 Jan 23, 2023 · 5 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Shortness of breath in woman with diabetes The case: A 69-year-old woman with a 15-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents with shortness of breath for two hours. USMLE® Step 1 & 2 Jan 16, 2023 · 5 MIN READ Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: What do these lab studies reveal? What condition do these laboratory studies reveal for this 81-year-old male patient found on his living room floor? Ethics Jan 11, 2023 · 2 MIN READ How segregation’s legacy continues to shape U.S. health care Legally sanctioned racial segregation in hospitals ended with implementation of the Civil Rights Act, but it remains embedded in health care. Load More