About 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 Payment & Delivery Models Sep 12, 2019 · 4 Min Read A majority of physicians now take part in an ACO In less than a decade, accountable care organization participation has become more common. Find out which physicians and practice types are more likely to join ACOs. Prep for Residency Sep 11, 2019 · 4 Min Read What it’s like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Eiting AMA member and emergency physician Erick Eiting, MD, says it’s a privilege to treat patients in dire circumstances and ensure they are safely discharged. Improve GME Sep 10, 2019 · 3 Min Read 4 steps for medical residents to spearhead quality improvement The surest path to positive change is to combine commitment with a proven model for action. Learn how in a module just for physicians in training. Succeed in Med School Sep 9, 2019 · 3 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Elevation of bone metabolites with osteoblastic lesions This USMLE Step 1 exam question deals with a 75-year-old man with nocturia, urinary urgency and a feeling he can’t completely empty his bladder. A bone scan shows multiple osteoblastic lesions in the vertebral bodies. Med Student Advocacy Sep 6, 2019 · 4 Min Read Manna M. Varghese: Creating change is not a futile effort After AMA member Manna M. Varghese’s grandfather’s death, she vowed to become a physician who supports patients in the hardest and most vulnerable times of their lives. Improve GME Sep 4, 2019 · 3 Min Read Anatomy of a lawsuit: What medical residents need to know A medical liability case can represent a years-long trek through the legal system. Understand the basics before getting to the courthouse door. Succeed in Med School Sep 2, 2019 · 4 Min Read Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Next best step in chest pain management Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 59-year-old ranch hand presents to the outpatient department with chest pain. What is the next step in management? Med Student Advocacy Sep 2, 2019 · 6 Min Read Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH: Giving a voice to those without homes AMA member Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH, started a project to speak with homeless people across the country and better understand this public health crisis. Load More