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 Residency Life Feb 15, 2024 · 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. Medical Resident Wellness Feb 7, 2024 · 4 MIN READ Why doctors marry doctors: Exploring medical marriages Find out how often physicians marry other doctors or other health professionals and why these relationships can carry big upsides. Research Jan 29, 2024 · 4 MIN READ 3 keys to success from medical research competition finalists Three former AMA Research Challenge finalists detail how to successfully conduct research during physician training. Learn more. Specialty Profiles Jan 26, 2024 · 10 MIN READ What it’s like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Clem As a medical student, do you wonder what is emergency medicine day-to-day life like? Kathleen Clem, MD, says a high emotional IQ is needed. Learn more about a day in the life of an ER doctor. Ethics Jan 17, 2024 · 2 MIN READ To advance equity, examine critical pedagogies in medical education Learn with the AMA how critical pedagogies in health professions education can equip and motivate learners to advance health equity. Ethics Dec 18, 2023 · 2 MIN READ How to respond when “turfing” displaces patient welfare The problematic nature of poorly executed patient placement decisions is long overdue for change. Learn how to start the conversation. ChangeMedEd Initiative Dec 4, 2023 · 6 MIN READ The top 10 ethical issues medical students should be taught Get key background from the AMA on the emerging medical ethics topics that medical students should be learning about in medical school. Ethics Nov 15, 2023 · 2 MIN READ Is your patient lonely? There may be a prescription for that The surgeon general says loneliness can be as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Learn how “social prescriptions” could help. Load More