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Michael Welsh, MD
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10 Min Read

Curiosity drives discovery, reshaping the future of cystic fibrosis

Michael Welsh, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care shares how decades of breakthroughs have made normal life possible for many cystic fibrosis patients.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

How residency programs evaluate DO applicant USMLE, COMLEX scores

For osteopathic medical students, the COMLEX exam series is a must. But what about USMLE? Survey details residency program directors’ views.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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14 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about family immunizations

Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Two infectious diseases physicians discuss the key role they should play for the loved ones in your family.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
John Whyte, MD
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5 Min Read

Catch up with the most influential people in health care

Learn about some of the innovative leaders honored for their work to move medicine forward during a time of challenges and promise in health care.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
Pharmacist filling prescription
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6 Min Read

Investigating pharmacists’ refusal to fill valid physician orders

Some pharmacists are substituting their judgment for that of ordering physicians. The AMA opposes such actions.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

How one group is easing practice transitions and retaining doctors

Baptist Health Medical Group creates pathway for retiring physicians through extended transition period to support patient care, mentoring successors. 

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Career Development
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

Resident physicians are using health AI tools. Now what?

Health AI’s impact on physicians in training has been swift, with most doing far more than turning to the tools for quick answers. 

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Digital
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

With noneconomic-damage caps lifted, medical liability rates jump

Researchers detail what happened in Illinois and Georgia after their state courts knocked down limits on noneconomic damages in med-mal cases.

Judicial Advocacy
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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about healthy New Year’s resolutions

This new year, look beyond diet and exercise and add health goals to your resolution list. AMA member physicians share health-related resolutions to add.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™