Continuing Medical Education

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Residents in these medical specialties have the most regrets

One in seven residents reported career choice regret, with pathologists topping the list. Find out who’s likelier to experience career choice regret and why.

Prep for Residency
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Medical liability suit seeks change to informed consent for surgery

State supreme court examines whether a patient’s informed consent to surgery can be predicated on information provided in part by a physician’s assistant, as opposed to just the physician.

Judicial Advocacy
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Neurosurgery makes pain management curricular breakthroughs

Leaders in neurosurgery have taken a hands-on approach to training residents with an eye toward filling knowledge and skill gaps—one such gap is pain management. Learn how they’re making strides in preparing residents for the board exam and more effective patient care.

Improve GME
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What it's like to be in endocrine surgery: Shadowing Dr. Krishnamurthy

Learn what daily life is like as an endocrine surgeon. Dr. Vikram D. Krishnamurthy shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients in endocrine surgery.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it's like to be in vascular surgery: Shadowing Dr. Aziz

Learn what it’s like to practice vascular surgery in a university hospital. Dr. Faisal Aziz shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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AMA members take on new med ed leadership roles

These AMA members were recently appointed by external organizations to leadership positions. These individuals were nominated by the AMA to the respective organizations. Each organization made the final appointment decision from among the candidates it received:

Leadership
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Postdischarge complications reason for readmission after surgery

A recent JAMA study investigated the reasons behind hospital readmission following surgery.

Publications & Newsletters
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State to cover gender reassignment surgery for employees

Maryland’s recent policy change to cover gender reassignment surgery for state employees reflects a wave of growing understanding and acceptance around what used to be considered a disorder.

Population Health